Food Shipment Supports At Least 3,700 Families After Haitian Earthquake
PORT-AU-PRINCE — At least 3,700 families across several Salesian programs and educational centers in Haiti had access to better nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, and Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides food and life-changing aid to the
Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort and Casino To Hold Job Fair Tomorrow
TEAGUE BAY — Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino will be hosting a job fair tomorrow, The job fair will be held Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the Divi Carina Bay Casino Banquet Room. Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino suggests you “bring a resume”
VIPA and Royal Caribbean Host Conference At Seatrade Cruise Global Convention Today
MIAMI —The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, the territory attended SeaTrade in Florida starting on Monday. The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and Royal Caribbean Group will host a press conference at the Seatrade
‘Operation Python’ Nets 3 Arrests For Gun Possession In Advance Of Carnival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “Operation Python” resulted in the arrests of three men and the seizure of two stolen vehicles in St. Thomas this weekend, authorities said. Patrol units were securing a crime scene where two stolen vehicles were recovered at 9:43 p.m. Saturday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A
Help Police Find Dominican Wanted For Smashing Beer Bottle On Woman’s Face
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau is seeking any information on whereabouts of Maria Teresa Mercedes. Mercedes of Anna’s Retreat is wanted for third-degree assault, according to the VIPD. “She assaulted a female with a beer bottle causing a laceration to her face,” VIPD Communications
Bryan Asks For $21 Million In Federal Funding Available Through Omnibus Bill
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan issued the following statement regarding $21 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he forwarded to Delegate Stacey Plaskett to submit to Congress for consideration under the $1.5 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law in March: “Congressional earmarks for federally
Tamia Grant Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE Tamia Grant, a junior at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), has been crowned the 42nd Miss UVI. Reigning Miss UVI Jackeima Flemming crowned her successor at the Miss UVI Ambassadorial Presentation and Coronation, which was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, on St. Croix. “I feel
Health Department Observes World Immunization Week This Week
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is observing World Immunization Week (WIW) this week. WIW is a global public health campaign that raises awareness and increases rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. It aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the
Prenatal Ward At Juan F. Luis Hospital Shut Down Due To Cleanliness Concerns Of Staff
CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital closed its prenatal ward two weeks ago and moved it to the post-partum unit of the medical facility, the Juan F. Luis Hospital management said Saturday. Concerns with the cleanliness of its Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit of the hospital were reported by

Underwear Clad Intruder Under Arrest For Attempted Murder After Shooting Father
FREDERIKSTED — The underwear clad intruder who startled a homeowner in Whim Thursday was re-arrested early Saturday morning after violating the terms of his release. Jelani James, 44, while appearing before Superior Court Magistrate Judge Brow Ross, was released into the custody of his father during his advice of rights hearing