St. Thomas News – Page 76 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Social Security to simplify disability evaluation process

When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a higher quality of life. Social…

John McCarthy June 27, 2024

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Dense cloud of Saharan dust sets in

SAN JUAN — A dense Saharan Air Layer will move across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. It will occupy our islands for at least three consecutive days, starting from today…

John McCarthy June 25, 2024

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GRAND THEFT AUTO! 2 suspects arrested after taking stolen car to St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people are in custody today after a stolen rental vehicle was moved from St. John to St. Thomas. Amie Viera, 40, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy June 24, 2024

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Clark scores 16 and Fever beat Dream 91-79 in front of a record-breaking 17,575 fans

ATLANTA (AP) — NaLyssa Smith had 21 points and nine rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 16 points and seven assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 91-79 on Friday…

John McCarthy June 22, 2024

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Man accused of hitting victim in head with bottle as they were driving Crown Mountain

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man was arrested after he struck the victim with a glass bottle as the vehicle was being operated on Crown Mountain roadway in St. Thomas. Joseph…

John McCarthy June 21, 2024

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Woman accused of stealing $500,000 in stimulus funds from the government

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman accused of taking at least $500,000 from a government program has been arrested. Kristy Bochecchio, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested and…

John McCarthy June 21, 2024

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Fever top Mystics 88-81 for third straight win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston scored 22 points apiece, Caitlin Clark had her second career double-double and the Indiana Fever won their third-straight game with an 88-81 victory over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night. Clark had…

John McCarthy June 20, 2024

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Social Security’s commitment to the LQBTQI+ community

June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQI+ community and celebrate diversity,love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell…

John McCarthy June 20, 2024

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Help police find man wanted for attempted murder on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a wanted man on St. Thomas tonight. Hyram Graneau Jr., 34, of St. Thomas, is wanted in connection to an attempted…

John McCarthy June 18, 2024

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What to know about this week’s massive heatwave and how to stay safe

SAN JUAN —A variable day expected today. In the morning, heat indices could reach 111 degrees across coastal sectors of the island, where an excessive heat warning is in effect…

John McCarthy June 17, 2024