FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man visited his female friend’s apartment twice in one day — first allegedly breaking in and stealing her purse and then coming back to damage her window, authorities said. Akeem…
SAN JUAN — About 35,870 pounds, or 17.9 tons, of breaded chicken patties that went to schools in Puerto Rico have been recalled because they might have pieces of metal. The not-food-in-your-food recall was announced…
FREDERIKSTED — The commissioner of agriculture said that large animal owners need to prepare now for the dry season approaching. “Livestock and horse owners should prepare for and implement steps now to reduce the effects…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Acting Police Commissioner Jason Marsh announced on Wednesday that he is initiating the “Do the Right Thing Vehicle Enforcement Campaign.” Effective immediately the Virgin Islands Police Department will be increasing enforcement of…
CHRISTIANSTED – A St. Croix man was given 30 years in prison by a federal judge today for attempted murder and gun crimes, authorities said. Daniel Carino, 37, of Estate Whim, was sentenced to ten…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A St. Thomas man was given 12.5 years in prison today for taking an underage girl to Mariendahl to have sex. Osvaldo Tavarez, 48, of Estate Bovoni, was sentenced as a result…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The man who was struck down dead by a motorist on Krum Bay Road in St. Thomas seven days ago has been identified by authorities. Juan Carlos Martinez Urena, 51, a native…
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS — AARP announced the launch of “Stop Rx Greed” on Tuesday, a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority said today that the public needs to arrive earlier if you are traveling via the Fredericks Terminal at Red Hook today. The construction of the St. Thomas…
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority admitted to what people on the west end of St. Croix have already painfully felt for many days — they have very little potable water —…