Category: Local news
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Profile: Erika Romo Talks the Talk in the Hispanic Community
For the first time, the territory has its own Spanish-speaking TV show, ‘En Control – Noticiero con Erika Romo,’ or ‘In Control…
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Profile: Lisa Penn Second in Command at Sprauve
Lisa Penn was all set to teach when she started the school year at the Julius E. Sprauve School. However, the transfer…
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DeJongh: Hovensa's Plan to Close Fuel Rack Puts Ball in Senate's Court
Monday’s announcement that the owners of Hovensa LLC are preparing to close the fuel rack at its shuttered St. Croix refinery, puts…
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Organizations Host First Animal Jam
Five animal advocacy groups joined forces to host the first Animal Jam Saturday at Rhythms at Rainbow, and a crowd of 200…
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Crucian Christmas Carnival Kicks Off at Grigg Home
Drums pounded, flags waved and onlookers cheered as the Crucian Christmas Carnival kicked off Saturday with the fourth annual Mini Carnival at…
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Black Friday Brings Optimism and Savings
All over St. Croix, residents flocked to Black Friday sales and specials, while businesses kept hope alive for a better turnout at…
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Black Friday Sales Attract St. Thomas Crowds
The lines started building in front of stores early Friday as crowds packed St. Thomas stores for after-Thanksgiving Day sales.
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St. John Remembers 1733 Revolution
Michael McFarland, a school superintendent from Lancaster, Texas with roots in the Virgin Islands, was on St. John Friday to explore a…
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Residents and International Students Volunteer for Thanksgiving Feasts
People were giving thanks all over the territory on Thursday by celebrating with family dinners and large banquets hosted for the community.
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St. Croix Elections Board Agrees to Recount
The St. Croix Board of Elections agreed Wednesday afternoon to recount ballots for Sen. Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, Sen. Diane Capehart and Epiphane…
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St. Thomas-St. John Elections Board Denies Recount Petition
St. Thomas-St. John District Elections Board members voted Wednesday in an emergency meeting to deny petitions for a “public and physical” recount…
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V.I. Groups Spread the Bounty
The Virgin Islands stepped up to the Thanksgiving plate this week with non-profit, community and religious organizations alike offering food, clothing and…
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Smithbay Community Shares Thanks Over Turkey Meal
The Smithbay Community Action Foundation, Inc., hosted its fourth annual free pre-Thanksgiving luncheon Wednesday at the Lionel Smut Richards Ball Park. Volunteers…
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21 Young Artists Featured in Book on V.I. March
First lady Cecile deJongh will distribute a book featuring the work of 21 young Virgin Islands artists around the holidays.The book, ‘See…
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Crime Stoppers: Tips Completely Anonymous
Your tips are completely anonymous. If you believe a crime you submitted to us may have been solved, please contact Crime Stoppers…
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Boys and Girls Clubs Celebrate Thanksgiving with Dinner
The Boys and Girls Club in Christiansted gathered Tuesday after school for a Thanksgiving feast. The St. Thomas Club celebrated on Tuesday…
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Elections Boards Petitioned to Recount Ballots
Both district boards of Elections received petitions this week from unsuccessful candidates asking for a recount of the general election on Nov.…
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Health Department Signs Contract for Cancer Registry
The V.I. Health Department has signed a contract with Reflectx Oncology Resources to create a long-anticipated territorial cancer registry, according to the…
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Corrections Bureau Facing Sanctions for Paying Fed Monitor Late
A court-appointed monitor overseeing compliance on problems at Golden Grove prison is asking the V.I. Bureau of Corrections to be held in…
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Friends of V.I. National Park Announce Seminar Series
With the first of the Friends of V.I. National Park seminars slated for Jan. 2, now is the time to sign up.…
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Police Investigate Kidnap-Homicide
Detectives are investigating a charred body discovered Sunday in a vehicle in the Annaly Bay area of St. Croix. Police believe the…
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Hovensa Preparing to Close Fuel Rack
A letter from the manager of Hovensa’s St. Croix fuel rack on Monday repeated the company’s warning that it is preparing to…
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GERS Issues Bonus Checks
The Government Employees Retirement System announced Monday that it has processed and issued 6,851 checks of $103.08 each for eligible retirees, the…
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Undocumented Immigrants Picked Up on St. John’s East End
V.I. National Park rangers apprehended seven undocumented Haitian nationals Sunday, although Coral Bay residents reported seeing many more on the east end…
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PSC Suspends Portion of LEAC Pegged for WAPA Consultant
Fireworks erupted at Monday night’s PSC meeting, as WAPA officials found themselves faced with the possible elimination of the entire rate financing…
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Coast Guard Rescues Six Boaters Off St. John
Coast Guard helicopter rescue crews hoisted six boaters to safety Monday from their 48-foot sailing vessel, the Aurora, which ran aground on…
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Crucian Christmas Starts this Week!
Launching the Christmas season on the big island, St. Croix’s storied carnival troupes will strut their stuff at noon Thanksgiving Day for…
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Undercurrents: Audio Library Offers Bestsellers
For nearly 50 years, the territory has been providing talking books to residents who are visually impaired, but outside of the clients,…
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@ Work: Nicole Brown at True Blue Art Studio
Pieces of iridescent dichroic glass dazzle people as they enter the True Blue Art Studio. Nicole Brown opened the studio in May…
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'Wheel Out' Spreads Word about Diabetes
With clear skies and pleasant smiles in downtown Frederiksted, the V.I. Department of Health hosted a “Wheel Out or Walk” event to…