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Woman dies after out-of-control vehicle rampages through USVI parking lot
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI — An out-of-control vehicle in the Lockhart Garden parking lot resulted in the tragic death of a pedestrian on Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023, the USVI Police Department has announced.
Biden administration announces USVI grant funding
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI -In the wake of the water shortage and the health impacts brought about by the unprecedented sargassum seagrass influx in 2022, the Biden administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced the availability of grants aimed at repairing essential community facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other affected rural areas.
RVIPF to temporarily suspend USVI/VI visa waiver applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a temporary suspension of the acceptance of Visa Waiver applications, that will take effect from Friday, July 28, 2023.
Suspect in USVI mass shooting incident turns self in to authorities
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, Sr. Croix, USVI- In a recent development connected to a mass shooting incident that occurred in March, a suspect identified as Everton Rutherford has turned himself in to the V.I. Police Department.
Historic: USVI Women's Basketball Team wins Gold @ CAC Games
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador- Creating history with grit and determination, the [US] Virgin Islands women's basketball team secured a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in El Salvador, outshining the Dominican Republic in an enthralling game, 76-72, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
3 life sentences commuted in surprising move by Gov Bryan
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a series of major moves, Governor Albert Bryan has commuted the life sentences of three inmates. The trio, who had been incarcerated for offenses ranging from unauthorized firearm use to murder, have all shown significant commitment to self-improvement and reform, according to Government House.
Another 16-year-old shot & killed in USVI; Homicide count @ 20
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A second tragic incident in less than 24 hours has left another 16-year-old boy dead in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), according to information provided to the Consortium by the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD) following an inquiry.
Food poisoning suspected as Senator Blyden admitted to hospital
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Senator Marvin A. Blyden was admitted to the Schneider Regional Medical Center on Friday morning, June 9, 2023, following a suspected case of food poisoning, according to a statement from Mr. Blyden's statement.
Roach stresses insurance preparedness as 2023 hurricane season begins
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on June 1, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach is urging Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI) residents to secure appropriate insurance coverage to protect their properties and belongings.
Ohio fugitive nabbed at Cyril E. King Airport, UVSI
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Daron O. Babrow was apprehended at Cyril E. King Airport on Thursday by officers with the V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, following the revelation that he was a fugitive from justice.
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