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Historic: USVI Women's Basketball Team wins Gold @ CAC Games
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador- Creating history with grit and determination, the [US] Virgin Islands women's basketball team secured a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in El Salvador, outshining the Dominican Republic in an enthralling game, 76-72, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
3 life sentences commuted in surprising move by Gov Bryan
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a series of major moves, Governor Albert Bryan has commuted the life sentences of three inmates. The trio, who had been incarcerated for offenses ranging from unauthorized firearm use to murder, have all shown significant commitment to self-improvement and reform, according to Government House.
Another 16-year-old shot & killed in USVI; Homicide count @ 20
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A second tragic incident in less than 24 hours has left another 16-year-old boy dead in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), according to information provided to the Consortium by the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD) following an inquiry.
Food poisoning suspected as Senator Blyden admitted to hospital
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Senator Marvin A. Blyden was admitted to the Schneider Regional Medical Center on Friday morning, June 9, 2023, following a suspected case of food poisoning, according to a statement from Mr. Blyden's statement.
Roach stresses insurance preparedness as 2023 hurricane season begins
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on June 1, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach is urging Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI) residents to secure appropriate insurance coverage to protect their properties and belongings.
Ohio fugitive nabbed at Cyril E. King Airport, UVSI
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Daron O. Babrow was apprehended at Cyril E. King Airport on Thursday by officers with the V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, following the revelation that he was a fugitive from justice.
Constitutional Review Commission to hold public meeting for Belongers living in USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the period for persons in the [British] Virgin Islands to make their contribution to the constitutional review process is officially closed, the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), in an effort to be as inclusive as possible, will be holding a consultative public meeting for Belongers residing in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
US Gov't gives USVI over $2.3M for waste & storm water infrastructure
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday, March 31, 2023, announced over $126.86 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds for the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the states of New York and New Jersey.
UPDATE: VI blazes Santo Domingo 96-86 in C/bean C/ships 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands' basketball fans were in for an electrifying game last evening, March 31, 2023, when the VI walked away the group winner of a heated game between Santo Domingo in the 2023 Caribbean Championships held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, in Road Town, Tortola.
Man shot dead in USVI, suspect already charged with murder
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, Sr. Croix — USVIPD officers responding to a 911 call of a “man down” at 105L Whim found 31-year-old Akeem Javois lying unresponsive in front of the residence Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2023.
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