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School Monitor arrested following assault on student @ USVI school
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — Spanesia K. Anderson, a school monitor at the Eulalie Rivera School turned herself in at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station on Thursday, responding to a warrant issued for her arrest in connection with an incident of child abuse. According to the VIPD, the warrant had been issued earlier on the same day.
'Safe Haven' legislation for unwanted babies passes committee stage
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- USVI Legislation to provide a “safe haven” for newborns who are unwanted by their parents is making its way through the legislative process, having passed through the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Police escape injury as man attempts to drive through crime scene
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FREDERIKSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — A man who reportedly tried to drive through a crime scene — almost running over several police officers in the process — is now facing felony assault charges before the V.I. Superior Court.
Puerto Ricans sentenced for smuggling over $1.6M cash into STT
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas — U.S. Attorney for the USVI Delia L. Smith announced Thursday that two men from Puerto Rico, Jesus Lebron Pinto and Geraldo Morales, both aged 29, have been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.
Sex refusal escalates into alleged assault & pillow smothering
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CHRIATIANSTED, St. Croix - In a startling turn of events, a man who initially claimed to be a victim of an attempted smothering by the mother of his children was arrested for the offense.
Human remains found at Estate Jealousy on St Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The USV.I. Police Department has reported the discovery of human remains at Estate Jealousy on St. Croix.
Elderly man dies while attempting to stop moving vehicle
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI - A somber mood envelops the community as the V.I. Police Department reports a tragic event that occurred on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Lawsuit against USVI claims territory enabled Epstein's sex trafficking
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Victims of the late financier Jeffrey E. Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing the territory of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking operations. This legal action comes shortly after a $75 million settlement was reached in a similar case against JPMorgan Chase & Co., involving the USVI.
Bryan & Roach exit USVI for Thanksgiving; Gov't employees get Friday off
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert Bryan and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach will be out of the territory for the Thanksgiving holiday, starting Monday, November 20 through Sunday, November 26, and November 29, respectively. In their absence, Finance Commissioner Nominee Kevin McCurdy will assume the role of Acting Governor, according to Gov't House.
USVI students speak out on deplorable school conditions @ senate hearing
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Several St. Croix students appeared before the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development this week to talk about how infrastructural challenges are affecting their learning experience. A standout issue in the testimony from the young people was challenges with the bathroom facilities at their learning institutions.
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