PORT-AU-PRINCE — In Haiti, where almost half the population is already food insecure, hunger is set to rise amidst increasing inflation, high costs of food and fuel and deteriorating security, warns the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). As criminal groups block roads, WFP continues to provide assistance to vulnerable Haitians and supports the humanitarian […]
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Parents Eligible For TANF Qualify For P-EBT Benefits From July To September
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly Government House briefing today, Government House spokesman Richard Motta said the government will launch “Walk Out Wednesday” on July 20 as the first territory-wide event that is part of the Office of the Governor’s “Our Best Life Health and Wellness” initiative. The goal of the “Our Best Life” initiative is to […]
‘Pungent Odor’ Closes Paternity and Child Support Division Office
CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney General Denise George is advising the public of the closure of the Department of Justice, Paternity and Child Support Division office located at #3018 Estate Orange Grove in St. Croix.“Due to a pungent odor and need to conduct a full assessment to determine the cause of the odor and to perform necessary […]
Senator Says Lt. Gov.’s Office Controls $15.9 Million In ‘Unclaimed’ Funds
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Alma Francis Heyliger thanks her colleagues in the 34th Legislature for their unanimous support in advancing to the full Senate Bill No. 34-0212, which will amend Title 28, chapter 29, section 660 of the Virgin Islands Code to require the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to establish an online, searchable database […]
St. Thomas-St. John Historic Preservation Committee Meeting
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The St. Thomas- St. John Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) said that its scheduled monthly meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, July 12, 2022) at 1:00 PM. It will take place via Microsoft TEAMS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited to attend. However, joining a TEAMS meeting requires an e-mail address. […]
Social Security Releases Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan
The Social Security Administration issued its 2022-2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan. The detailed plan, which outlines goals and priorities in each of the four areas, includes establishing a Chief Equity Officer and a DEIA Implementation Team. “Social Security’s goal is to weave DEIA principles into the fabric of our workplace,” said […]
Registered Sex Offender Picked Up By VIDOJ Agents on St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A registered sex offender was scooped up on St. Thomas today, authorities said. Omar J. Suarez, 38, a registered sex offender, was arrested by Virgin Islands Department of Justice (VIDOJ) Special Agents (SID), and the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) unit on St. Thomas today, V.I. Attorney General Denise George […]
Sint Maarten Causeway Bridge Freezes In Place After Power Outage
PHILIPSBURG — The bridge connecting the Sint Maarten airport to motoring traffic suffered a major setback on Monday. Sint Maarten officials said the long causeway that connects Princess Juliana International Airport to Philipsburg opened to allow maritime traffic to pass and then froze in place. “Things went wrong when the bridge was closed,” one official […]
Coast Guard Seizes $5.2 Million In Cocaine As Part Of Caribbean Corridor Strike Force
SAN JUAN — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos offloaded 551 pounds (250 kgs) of seized cocaine Tuesday in Puerto Rico. Three men, one Venezuelan and two Dominican Republic nationals, apprehended in this case are facing federal prosecution in Puerto Rico. The interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean […]
Man Arrested For Climbing In Window To Strangle Woman Who Refused To Let Him Use Bathroom
CHRISTIANSTED — A man who asked to use a woman’s bathroom at 4:20 a.m. Sunday — and then broke into her house through a window to strangle her when she refused — has been taken into official custody. Jahfie Walcott, 22, of Tide Village, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. today and charged with second-degree assault and […]