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USVI: DR men claimed they entered USVI illegally from Torto
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ANNABERG BEACH, St. Thomas, USVI- In two separate incidents, federal law enforcement authorities have detained at least seven people accused of illegally entering the United States.
VI’s Asha A.S Hyndman cops Miss UVI title
JOHN BREWERS BAY, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands’ (VI) very own Miss Asha A.S Hyndman walked away yesterday, Sunday, April 20, 2025, with the title of Miss University of the Virgin Islands (UVI).
USVI: Several Haitians arrested @ Red Hook for illegal entry
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RED HOOK, St Thomas, USVI- Federal authorities at the Red Hook Ferry Terminal on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) arrested multiple Haitian nationals over the course of several days in April, charging them with illegally entering the United States.
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
Martinez & O'Neal trial moves forward as Feds hand over 'mountain of evidence'
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Government prosecutors are nearly done with providing massive amounts of discovery material to attorneys for two former public officials currently facing federal fraud charges.
USVI: Legislature calls emergency session to address hospital crisis
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a move signaling the seriousness of the growing healthcare crisis in the territory, the 36th Legislature has scheduled an emergency session for Monday, April 14, 2025, to address the financial shortfalls plaguing both the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center.
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USVI: Homeless population reaches crisis level
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The U.S. Virgin Islands is facing a deepening homelessness crisis, with emergency shelters at capacity, waitlists closed, and critical housing shortages affecting some of the territory’s most vulnerable residents. As the number of unsheltered individuals continues to grow, lawmakers and service providers are sounding the alarm over limited resources, rising demand—particularly among women with children—and the urgent need for a coordinated, territory-wide
Guns entering USVI via airports & mail- Police Commissioner reveals
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- Police Commissioner Mario M. Brooks on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, dispelled long-held rumors that guns pouring into the US Virgin Islands were coming from large containers by sea freight. Speaking during WTJX's town hall on crime, Mr Brooks revealed that the weapons were being brought in by US Virgin Islanders.
ICE conducts immigration raid in St Thomas
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ESTATE DOROTHEA, St Thomas, USVI- On Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, a residence in Estate Dorothea was the target of what appeared to be an immigration enforcement action, coinciding with a nationwide crackdown by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease outbreak reported in St Thomas schools & daycares
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The USVI Department of Health has issued a public health alert following an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), with 46 confirmed cases reported at schools and daycares across St Thomas as of Friday, February 21, 2015.
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