‘Elevated risk of flooding’ in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Another active afternoon is expected again, mainly for the interior, north and east of Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said today. Because of rain and thunderstorms…
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Shooting Leaves Woman Dead at Thomasville Apartments in Bovoni
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot at an apartment complex in Bovoni on St. Thomas early Friday evening. Mardette Ward, 33, was positively identified…
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Two killed in single-car crash on St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people are dead following a single-car accident just after midnight Tuesday on Weymouth Rhymer Highway on St. Thomas, St. Thomas Rescue reported. St. Thomas Rescue was…
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How to spot an imposter social media account
Want to learn how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter accounts: Fraudsters create…
BVI drug kingpin gets 10 years in prison
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The reputed leader of BVI's drug cartel got 10 years hard time from a judge. Ruben Reyes-Barel, 37, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to 120 months…
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AMBER ALERT! Help Cops Find Missing Minor
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a minor who is missing on St. Thomas. Assata Craig, 12, of Contant, was reported missing by her family, the Virgin…
BAKSHEESH TIME! Governor introduces group tapped to develop USVI airports
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islanders can now put faces to the names of the people hired to rebuild, modernize and operate the territory’s airports. Government officials introduced leadership from VIports…
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2023 income tax returns are due April 15
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — There are only a few short hours left for most people to submit their 2023 tax returns. While it’s always good to get a head start, close…
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Gun butting at Starz Hotel nets gold chain, wallet
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was hit in the head with a gun to snatch his gold chain. The case began at 2:48 a.m. today when…
U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program Announced in the USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Officials held a press conference Friday to announce the commencement of the U.S. Army “Partnership for Your Success” program in the Virgin Islands. “The PaYS program is…