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USVI: Man arrested after ramming ex's car in McDonald's drive-thru
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GOLDEN ROCK, St. Croix, USVI- A man was arrested after reportedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend’s parents and then ramming her vehicle in a McDonald’s drive-thru.
USVI: Man sentenced to 30 Years for shooting that killed daughter & injured mother
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ST. CROIX, USVI- Twenty-four-year-old Jiovani Smith was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the second-degree homicide of Selena Chitolie, a crime that occurred on May 15, 2020.
USVI: School bus accident on St. Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Department of Education announced that a school bus accident occurred on St. Croix as the bus travelled west on the Queen Mary Highway Wednesday morning, August 22, 2024, transporting students to various schools.
USVI: VIPD investigating fatal shooting on St. Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night, August 20, 2024, near Jordan’s Supermarket on King Street in Frederiksted.
USVI records net employment decline in late 2023
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FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The U.S Virgin Islands (USVI) recorded a net loss of 11 jobs in the private sector during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
1 dead, 6 injured in USVI shootout
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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI — A deadly shootout incident unfolded in downtown Christiansted early Saturday leaving one man dead, three women and three men injured, the V.I. Police Department has confirmed to the Consortium.
USVI: St Croix eyes economic growth with potential ship repair facility
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FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) is considering expanding its maritime capabilities with a new shipyard in the South Shore Trade Zone (SSTZ) on St Croix, according to the [US] VI Economic Development Authority, which commissioned a feasibility study conducted by First Marine International, a subsidiary of Royal HaskoningDHV.
Premier Wheatley attends AgriFest in St Croix, USVI
ESTATE LOWER LOVE, St Croix, USVI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) was in St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on February 17, 2024, for the opening of the 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair (AgriFest).
USVI: 71st Annual J’Ouvert draws throngs to Frederiksted in Cultural Extravaganza
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The streets of Frederiksted came alive from 6:00 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024, as thousands of revelers enjoyed J’Ouvert celebrations. The event, a staple on the Crucian Christmas Festival’s calendar, is in its 71st year, and attracts participants from the territory, region, and mainland USA.
USVI: Major class action lawsuit filed against WAPA over contaminated water
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A significant class action lawsuit has been filed against the [US] VI Water and Power Authority and Seven Seas Water Solutions USA LLC, alleging widespread lead and copper contamination in the drinking water supplied to residents of St Croix.