FREDERIKSTED — A Florida woman was given no prison time by a federal judge for smuggling 15 pounds of marijuana into St. Croix. Yvette Simeina, 41, of Orlando, was sentenced to two years of probation…
FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) hosted a grand opening celebration for its long-awaited dance studio today. Featuring a sprung dance floor and equipped to enable streaming services for virtual or hybrid…
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority PFA), has signed off on the documents finalizing the sale for $3.65 million of the King’s…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a St. Thomas man was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and damaging her vehicle. Solomon Degallerie, 44, of St. Thomas, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Monday and charged…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers in St. Thomas to discuss the status of Housing,…
CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL) is working with Hologic, a medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment. The Estate Diamond…
CHRISTIANSTED — At least four million people die each year due to outdoor air pollution, according to the World Health Organization, a leading global network of public health experts. Air particulates with a diameter of 2.5 microns or smaller…
PORT-AU-PRINCE — While humanitarian assistance has been successful in averting a catastrophe, Haiti is experiencing a persistent rise in hunger levels, with many citizens suffering acutely, the World Food Program (WFP) said on Tuesday. Alerting that 4.5 million…
WASHINGTON — Three members of a violent criminal gang were convicted today in the U.S.Virgin Islands (USVI) by a federal jury for RICO conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, robbery,and drug dealing. According to court documents and…
BOSTON — A Puerto Rican man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Rafael Hidalgo Rodriguez, 34, of Ponce, Puerto Rico…