CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Heather Bruck, who participated in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program when she attended the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) during the Spring 2022 semester, has been awarded the Bette Worley Student Achievement Award. The award recognizes students who demonstrate the best use of their study away exchange participation and includes […]
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Photo of Homeless Denizen of Hospital Who Tried To Grab Nurse’s Breast
CHRISTIANSTED — A homeless man who tried to grab a nurse’s breast as she and two other health care workers tried to bathe him at the hospital was arrested Monday night, court records indicate. Dwight Halbert, of no fixed address, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Monday and charged with first-degree attempted unlawful sexual contact and attempted simple […]
Hospital Patient Who Tried To Cop A Feel of Nurse’s Breast Arrested
CHRISTIANSTED — A homeless man who tried to grab a nurse’s breast as she and two other health care workers tried to bathe him at the hospital was arrested Monday night, court records indicate. Dwight Halbert, of no fixed address, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Monday and charged with first-degree attempted unlawful sexual contact and […]
Security Guard Smoking Marijuana While Driving Without License Plate Arrested On Illegal Gun Charge
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Driving without a license plate while smoking marijuana left one St. Thomas motorist vulnerable to “Operation Gridlock” this weekend. Alexander Milton Petersen, 30, was arrested Sunday for carrying a firearm without authorization, possession of ammunition and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Virgin […]
VIDOH Tracking Slight Uptick In COVID-19 Cases
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly Government House briefing this afternoon, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis announced a slight increase the number of active COVID-19 cases from previous weeks. “Please note that we do have the presence of the new variants, BA.4 and BA.5,” she said. “These variants are more resistant to the current vaccine.” Dr. Ellis […]
Marijuana Smell Allows Cops to Search Car In Traffic Stop; 1 Arrested On Gun, Drug Charge
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A “strong odor of marijuana” gave police probable cause to search a vehicle in St. Thomas on Friday night, leading to the arrest of one man on an illegal gun charge. Aaron Christopher, 44, of Charlotte Amalie, was arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of stolen property, possession of […]
Senate Lawmakers Get Update on Status of the Limetree Bay Refinery
CHRISTIANSTED — Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Kenneth “Kenny” Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Frits Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room in Golden Rock. Lawmakers were updated on the status of Limetree Bay Refinery (LBR), its recent sale, ownership, and activities at the refinery site.Regarding the sale of […]
DHS Urges Disabled and Senior Population to Sign Up for Disaster Registry
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking anyone 60 years old or older and people with disabilities who live alone, to sign up for the Elder, Dependent, Adult and Disabled Persons Disaster registry.This registry, authorized under Act 8058, and endorsed by AARP of the U.S. Virgin Islands, helps Emergency Support responders […]
You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible
Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing our online applications and even save your progress to return to later. You can apply online for: · Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits […]
Haiti Battling Multiple Crises and Surging Gang Violence As Hunger Worsens
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 […]