FREDERIKSTED — For the second time in two months, a St. Croix woman has been charged with cyberstalking after threatening text messages forced a co-worker to resign, authorities said. In the first instance of cyberstalking in early December, the woman was accused of threatening children. Sharron Lopez, 35 of Louis E. Brown Villas, was arrested […]
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VIPD’s Central Records Bureau Closed On St. Thomas Today Due To ‘Plumbing, Sewage Issues’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that its Central Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas are closed today due to “plumbing/sewage issues in the building.” The Bureau hopes to have the offices open on Monday, February 1, according to the VIPD. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said.
Joe Biden’s Presidential Executive Order Could Benefit SNAP Beneficiaries Through P-EBT, DHS Says
FREDERIKSTED — In light of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order to boost food assistance for children missing school meals, the Department of Human Services’ SNAP office is awaiting additional guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Services (FNS). DHS is asking USDA when and if additional benefits will be provided for […]
Former Vice President Mike Pence Escapes Harsh Media Glare With St. Croix Vacation
CHRISTIANSTED — The now-former vice president could have gone anywhere. But to get away and just feel safe, Mike Pence — who left office eight days ago — chose St. Croix. News that the 2016 and 2020 running mate of Donald Trump was in the territory came less than a day after MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said Pence is […]
Bernie Sanders’ Mittens, Memes Help Raise $1.8 Million For Charity
About those wooly mittens that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They’ve helped to raise $1.8 million in the last five days for charitable organizations in Sanders’ home state of Vermont, the independent senator announced Wednesday. The sum comes from the sale of merchandise with the […]
Apple Urges Security Upgrade To iPhones, iPads But Mum On Specific Threat
CUPERTINO, California — Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that might have been “actively exploited” by hackers. Apple made the software upgrades available Tuesday, adding a rare note suggesting it was a serious threat. The company credited anonymous researchers for pointing out the vulnerability but provided […]
FEMA Gives DPNR $6.2 Million To Restore The Fort Frederik Museum
FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) has been awarded $6,213,969 to complete repairs to the Fort Frederik Museum on St. Croix. The Office of Disaster Recovery received notification of the recent obligation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program to renovate both the interior and exterior of the historic […]
DPW Updates Motorists On Road Striping Project In St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it is continuing to repaint road striping to improve motoring safety in St. Thomas. The department currently has a road striping supply contract with Precise Builders — which allows DPW to assign locations once funding becomes available. The areas completed within the last year include: […]
Senator Heyliger Offers Bill To Enhance Career And Technical Education In USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Alma Francis Heyliger said Tuesday she has submitted legislation to an amendment in a bill designed to clarify and strengthen Virgin Island’s vocational programs funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (CTE). Locally, the act — also known as the Perkins Grant — encourages partnerships between vocational-technical […]
Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter
FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising “increased traffic enforcement” for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring your vehicle into compliance before then,” the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Violators WILL be cited. NO EXCEPTIONS!” If you live on St. Croix, you […]