Category: Local news
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Gonzalo Becomes a Hurricane
Tropical Storm Gonzalo became a hurricane with winds of 75 mph at the 5 p.m. Monday update from the National Hurricane Center.…
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Gonzalo Likely to be Weak Hurricane When it Hits V.I. Early Tuesday
The territory will experience tropical-force winds as the center of Gonzalo passes 38 miles to the northeast of St. Thomas and St.…
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Territory on Hurricane Watch as Gonzalo Strengthens
At the 5 p.m. update, the National Hurricane Center upgraded the tropical storm warning in effect for the Virgin Islands to a…
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Education Expo Showcases Student Accomplishments, Initiatives
The district’s fourth annual eSIP Expo gave students and schools a chance to talk to parents and community members about their plans…
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Territory on Tropical Storm Watch as Gonzalo Bears Down
The low-pressure area headed toward the Virgin Islands early Sunday grew rapidly into Tropical Storm Gonzalo by a 1:30 p.m. update. The…
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System Bringing Bad Weather to V.I. Monday
A low pressure system located 533 miles to the east of St. Thomas at 8 a.m. Sunday is expected to bring bad…
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Volunteers Clean East End Beaches
More than 40 volunteers gathered on the east end of St. Thomas Saturday morning to take part in a worldwide event –…
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Parade Celebrates Friendship Between V.I., Puerto Rico
A Latin beat heated up the streets of Christiansted Saturday morning as the annual Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Parade celebrated 50 years…
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St. John Residents Say They're Pinched by Property Taxes
Tax Assessor Ira Mills explained the ins and outs of the territory’s property tax code in great detail Saturday, including the exemptions,…
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Firearms Linked to Two Thefts
A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Dumaray Isles Jr., who was charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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Joint Elections Board’s Hands Tied on Early Voting
The Joint Board of Elections met on St. Thomas Friday to finalize the dates for early voting, which is supposed to begin…
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DeJongh Criticizes JFL Leadership, Says It’s Time for Action
Gov. John deJongh Jr. criticized Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital leadership in a statement Friday for wasting time at their recent board…
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Health Disparities Conference Targets Vulnerable Populations
About 80 health professionals from across the nation gathered on St. Thomas for the Seventh Annual Health Disparities Institute to discuss vulnerable…
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PFA Bond Ratings Holding Steady
The national bond rating agency Fitch Ratings this week affirmed its “BBB” investment grade bond rating on the V.I. Public Finance Authority’s…
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Wanted Man Surrenders, Charged with Murder
Stedroy Hurst surrendered to police Friday and was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Malik Davis,…
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Revamped JFL Board Holds First Meeting
The revamped JFL Hospital board held its first meeting Thursday and, as to be expected, the main topic was the recent reprieve…
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Innovative Replacing Legacy Network
Innovative is nearing the finish line, installing a completely new network that has already improved services and will soon completely replace its…
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Students Get Organized with Coole School Planners
Charles H. Emmanuel Elementary fifth- and sixth-graders received donated "Coole School" planners to track homework assignments, grades, parental meetings and other data…
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Police Seek 'Person of Interest' in Homicide
Police on St. Croix are looking for 27-year-old Stedroy Hurst, who they called "a person of interest" they want to question about…
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Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help
If you know something about the following crimes, say something by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by logging on to www.crimestoppersusvi.org and clicking on…
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Changing Of The Guard at Corrections, Personnel
Two V.I. government officials resigned this week – Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility Warden Donald Redwood and Director of the Division of…
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Five V.I. Beaches, Two Marinas Get Renewed Blue Flag Certification
Five beaches and two marinas across the territory recently received renewal of their Blue Flag certification because they continue to adhere to…
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Young Man Fatally Shot After Argument
Malik Davis, age 19, was shot to death in the front yard of an Estate Work and Rest home Wednesday morning, according…
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Superior Court Hears New Motion To Force Hansen Off Ballot
St. Croix Elections Board Chair Adelbert Bryan’s continued his battle to keep voters from deciding if Sen. Alicia "Chucky" Hansen should be…
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CMS Gives Hospital Extension after Rejecting Improvement Plan
After rejecting the Plan of Correction presented Friday at a meeting in Baltimore, CMS has given the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital…
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UVI Receives 65 Acre Land Gift on St. Thomas
UVI celebrated a land donation of 65 acres in St. Thomas’ Estate Sorgenfri from descendants of Rankin Orr and Elizabeth Millin on…
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Balbo Construction Owner Looks to Change Plea in Willis Tax Fraud Case
A deal could be in the works for Balbo Construction owner Gerard Castor, who might be pleading “no contest” next month to…
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Holding Juveniles Accountable for Crimes Involves Rehabilitation, Expert Says
Holding juvenile offenders accountable for crimes they have committed isn’t just about locking them up and throwing away the key. The process…
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Health Department Preparing in Case Ebola Hits
The V.I. Health Department is getting ready in case Ebola arrives in the territory; however, there are no confirmed cases and there…
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News Alert: CMS Gives Hospital Extension
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid granted an extension Tuesday to the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital, giving the St. Croix health…