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March 14th, 2024
USVI: Teacher struck by student, another followed home

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Following a teacher job action at the Lockhart K-8 School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, which resulted in the early release of students from grades 4 to 8, the [[US] VI Department of Education has issued a statement addressing the recent disturbances. The job action is attributed to teachers expressing concerns over working conditions and disciplinary issues with students.

February 18th, 2024
California man allegedly threatened to kill postal workers in USVI

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Simon Peters, a 41-year-old man from Valley Center, California, has been formally charged with making threats to kill postal workers in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), announced United States Attorney Delia L. Smith on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

February 8th, 2024
CBP seizes counterfeit luxury goods valued over $1.2M in San Juan

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- The US Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Juan Field Office have successfully intercepted and seized three shipments containing counterfeit luxury brand merchandise. The seized items, which included jewelry and sunglasses, have a combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of over $1.2 million, had they been genuine.

February 4th, 2024
USVI: Man accused of brutally assaulting his grandmother

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man was charged with felony assault and elder abuse after his badly-injured grandmother turned up at a neighbor’s doorstep seeking help.

January 21st, 2024
USVI records first homicide of 2024

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The US Virgin Islands (USVI) reported its first homicide of the year 2024 early on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

November 6th, 2023
USVI- Senators call for immediate water testing in STT-STJ District

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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Anxiety caused by the discovery of heavy metal contamination in some areas of St Croix’s potable water system prompted several legislators on Friday, November 3, 2023, to urge the [US] VI Water and Power Authority to turn their attention to the St Thomas-St John district, over fears that residents on those islands may be facing the same issue.

October 22nd, 2023
USVI: Man fatally shot in Havensight Mall parking lot

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HAVENSIGHT, St Thomas, USVI- A shooting incident in Havensight early Saturday, October 21, 2023, has left one man dead, the [US] VI Police Department(VIPD) has confirmed to the Consortium.

September 10th, 2023
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.

August 14th, 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.

July 23rd, 2023
USVI man charged for allegedly shooting his brother to death

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A grim familial tragedy unfolded on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Estate Thomas, St Thomas, when a man was arrested for allegedly shooting his brother dead in broad daylight.

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