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November 5th, 2023
USVI: St Croix's Arab community rallies in solidarity with Gaza

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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Joining other Palestinians on the US mainland, where tens of thousands marched in Washington protesting what they described as Israel's genocide of innocent civilians in Gaza, St. Croix's Palestinian community staged their own protest action against Israel on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

October 20th, 2023
VI delegation off to Hansen’s funeral; USVI-BVI Friendship Day postponed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a small delegation today, Friday, October 20, 2023, to St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) for the funeral of popular USVI former Senator Alicia Hansen aka ‘Chucky’.

October 19th, 2023
USVI: 17 shots fired @ VIPD officers near Home Depot on St Croix

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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.

October 17th, 2023
'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.

October 11th, 2023
USVI: Pellet gun robbery suspect charged with 1st degree robbery

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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).

October 2nd, 2023
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.

August 24th, 2023
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.

August 14th, 2023
USVI farmers eligible for Drought Assistance from both USVI & US Gov'ts

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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.

July 5th, 2023
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.

April 16th, 2023
USVI man beats girlfriend who got ride home from sister's dad

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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.

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