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2nd case of Zika confirmed in USVI
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A new case of the Zika virus has been confirmed on the island of St Croix, US Virgin Islands, coming one month after the first case was reported. The news was revealed to The Consortium on February 19, 2016 by Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) officials, during a previously planned interview that took place at the Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital.
St Croix native Juwan Thompson playing in Super Bowl 50
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — For the second time in three years, the Denver Broncos are playing in the final game of the season, this time against the Carolina Panthers, as they try to bring home a Super Bowl win.
Pedestrian dies after hit by vehicle on St Croix
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WILLIAMS DELIGHT, St Croix, USVI — A 50-year-old man succumbed to wounds he sustained when a vehicle struck him in Williams Delight on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2015 VIPD Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman announced on Saturday December 26, 2015.
Visa pages in US passports to end Jan 1, 2016
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FREDERICKSTED, St Croix, USVI — Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Osbert E. Potter is advising the community that the U.S. Department of State will no longer add visa pages into U.S. passports beginning January 1, 2016, according to a press release issued on Wednesday December 23, 2015.
4 shot between Mon afternoon & Tues morn Dec 15, 2015 in St Croix
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ESTATE LA GRANGE, St Croix, USVI- Four people were shot between Monday afternoon and early Tuesday morning, December 15, 2015 on St Croix, US Virgin Islands, with the first incident occurring at about 3:28 pm yesterday afternoon, December 14, 2015 in Estate La Grange, while the other took place at about 1:00 a.m. this morning.
USVI Gov Kenneth E. Mapp unveils landmark Hovensa agreement
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — Governor Kenneth E. Mapp unveiled a landmark agreement that would immediately net the Government of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) $220 million in cash at closing, up to $9 million to settle a legal claim, and up to $6 million for asphalt storage — bringing to a close a protracted battle that began with the refinery’s closing in 2012, and a failed attempt at acquisition by Atlantic Basin Refining, Inc. in December of last year.
3 shot, 1 grazed in drive-by shooting on St Croix highway
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — Three men were shot last night November 28, 2015 and a bullet grazed another during a drive-by shooting incident that occurred just after 9:00 p.m., Police Commissioner Delroy Richards, Sr. confirmed to The Consortium. Two of the four men are currently in serious condition, Mr. Richards revealed.
USVI residents warned by Govt Dept to stay away from all beaches there
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CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, citing heavy rainfall this week, has warned residents through a press release issued this afternoon to stay all from all the territory’s waters until further notice.
Scorched body found inside burning vehicle in USVI
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BETTY’S HOPE, St Croix, USVI — A scorched body was discovered inside a vehicle that was set on fire in Estate Betty’s Hope in the vicinity of the former Texaco site, VIPD Media Specialist Sakeeda Freeman announced on Friday November 20, 2015.
Gospel singer Marvin L. Sapp apologises to St Croix
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ST. CROIX — Marvin Louis Sapp has been feeling the heat of his decision to not attend an event here last Friday, after his luggage was mistakenly sent to Utah by Delta Airlines, a carrier that Mr. Sapp has over 3 million frequent flyer miles with.
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