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USVI: 17 shots fired @ VIPD officers near Home Depot on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) officers came under heavy fire Wednesday night, October 18, 2023, at the Sugar Mill Estate in Barren Spot, in the vicinity of Home Depot, with preliminary reports suggesting that a total of 17 shots were fired in the officers' direction.
'No drink advisory' issued for St Croix as lead found in tap water
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In an urgent response to recent water quality concerns, Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr., acting in an "abundance of caution," has issued a "no drinking advisory" for the entire potable water system on St. Croix, advising residents to refrain from consuming tap water until its safety can be confirmed.
USVI: Pellet gun robbery suspect charged with 1st degree robbery
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A robbery that took place at the Kmart store in Sunny Isles on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) has led to the swift arrest of a suspect armed with a pellet gun, according to the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD).
Judge denies USVI Gov't Injunction against teacher walkouts
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Croix, USVI - The V.I. Superior Court has denied the government’s request for a permanent restraining order against the St. Croix chapter of the American Federation for Teachers, preventing them from refusing to work over what the union says are working conditions that pose a hazard to the life and health of students, teachers, and other school employees.
USVI: Car Stolen @gunpoint from bar owner in Christiansted
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CHRISTIANSTED, ST Croix, USVI- In a frightening late-night incident, the owner of Yamasa Bar in Peter's Rest was robbed at gunpoint and her car stolen. The theft occurred outside the bar around 12:40 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
USVI farmers eligible for Drought Assistance from both USVI & US Gov'ts
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Amidst prolonged drought conditions, the [US] VI Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) have announced new measures of relief for the region's farmers.
High Court ruling dashes loan forgiveness hopes for thousands in USVI
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The hopes of 12,000 student borrowers in the Virgin Islands, who stood to benefit from President Joe R. Biden's ambitious student loan forgiveness plan, were dashed by the US Supreme Court on Friday, June 30, 2023, when the court ruled against the initiative.
USVI man beats girlfriend who got ride home from sister's dad
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man in the [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) is before the criminal courts faced with multiple charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend.
Former USVI Olympic boxer fights for appeal in child predator case
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Former boxing star John A. Jackson is seeking leave to appeal his conviction on rape and child pornography charges, and the return of his property.
USVI man accused of watching porn, cheating beats pregnant girlfriend
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A Frederiksted man is before the criminal courts after allegedly slicing the hand of his pregnant girlfriend during an assault.
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