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ST. CROIX — Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man after he allegedly kept a woman at his residence against her will and then entered her residence without permission. Kareem Edwards was arrested on Saturday after police responded to reports from h... More »
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department is seeking the community’s help to locate 12-year-old Samijah Leerdam of Estate Mariendahl, who the V.I.P.D. said ran away from home. Also missing is 45-year-old Eduviges Mercedes Amparo, who was last seen on April 15. ... More »
The V.I. Department of Human Services today announced that the Division of Senior Citizens Affairs, Information and Referral Senior Identification Document (ID) Program has resumed senior ID cards issuance and renewal services, though it’s by appointment only.... More »
Starlink, the internet service company from Elon Musk’s Space X firm which is currently providing service in a number of countries around the world, is now available in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company started sending out emails last week to people who had... More »
The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation on Monday congratulated Michelle Smith for winning a gold medal for the U.S. Virgin Islands in the 400m Hurdles at the 49th Carifta Games. Smith ran a time of 58.61 which is not only a new Carifta Games record and ... More »
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced the relaxation of Covid-19 Protocols in the Virgin Islands. Effective 15th April, there will now be no quarantine requirements for anyone entering the Virgin Islands and wearing ... More »
The Government of the Virgin Islands held an emergency public meeting to discuss waste management solutions for the Territory. The meeting was held at Maria’s by the Sea on Wednesday, April 13 and featured remarks from Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourab... More »
Mass die-off of sea urchins in several Caribbean islands, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Cozumel in Mexico, St. Vincent, Jamaica and Saba has raised alarms among scientists who say the phenomenon is threatening already fragile... More »
ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department said Sunday that it’s still seeking the community’s assistance to locate a woman who went missing in St. Thomas over a month ago. According to the V.I.P.D., on March 15 at approximately 7:47 a.m., a citizen visited the R... More »
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department said Sunday that it needs the community’s assistance to locate a man who allegedly broke into the home of a female victim, took her child and left. The suspect is believed to be the father of the child, according to polic... More »
The V.I. Dept. of Health on Saturday issued a warning to Virgin Islanders regarding rising Covid-19 cases, while urging residents to practice safety protocols — including social distancing and wearing of masks when in large crowds, especially when in enclosed ... More »
Virgin Islanders concerned about taxi rates in the territory will have their final opportunities to weigh in on impending tariff increases for taxi and tour operators when the VI Taxicab Commission hosts its final town hall meetings on the subject this week. D... More »
