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Police Arrest Indiana Man on Suspicion of Stealing Car, String of Burglaries: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An Indiana man was arrested early this morning on suspicion of stealing a car and perpetrating a string of burglaries, authorities said. Vaughn Lee McHargue, 52, of no fixed address, was arrested at 6:45 a.m. today and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and third-degree
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Police Need Your Help To Find Rosier Smith Wanted In Contant Assault: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE - Police need your help today to find Rosier Smith who is wanted in connection to a Memorial Day assault in Contant, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Police did not provide a description of Smith but did provide a photo with is above.. A wanted poster for
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South Africa: CPI Races to 5.9 Percent, Posing a Fresh Dilemma for SA Reserve Bank Ahead of Rate Decision
[Daily Maverick] Stoked by rising food prices, South Africa's Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to 5.9% in October from 5.4% in September. This outpaced market expectations and brings CPI to the top of the SA Reserve Bank's 3% to 6% target range just ahead of its next interest rate
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Governor Weighs In On EPA Conditions Limetree Bay Must Meet To Reopen
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan issued the following statement in response to the EPA’s announcement of conditions, including additional emissions monitoring, for resumption of refinery operations at Limetree Bay Refinery: “We welcome the EPA’s help in this matter, and we welcome the findings
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DPNR Celebrates World Oceans Day With Cleanup Of Frederiksted Fish Market
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning & Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate World Oceans Day with a Street to Reef Cleanup this Friday, June 11th from 9-11am at the Albert Edwards Fish Market in Frederiksted.   The welcome area will be next to
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Bryan Comments On Limetree Bay’s Decision To Lay Off 271 Workers, Suspend Refinery Operations ‘Indefinitely’
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan issued the following statement concerning Limetree Bay RefInery’s announcement to suspend the restart of refinery operations and lay off 271 employees: “Our administration continues to maintain its position of supporting a restart in refinery operations that
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St. Thomas Man Arrested For Stalking Woman With Protective Order From Him
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man under a court order to stay home was spotted on two occasions following the woman he was supposed to be keeping away from, authorities said. Darrell Thomas, 50, of Anna’s Retreat, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and charged with contempt of court-domestic
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Drought and floods plunge 27 million children into hunger in 2022 (Save the Children) | Africanews
This figure is 135% higher than in 2021, according to a data analysis published by the British charity ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP 28), which opens in Dubai on Thursday.
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Pair of future AUC students win Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream scholarship
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‘Buyer Beware’ Takes On New Meaning As Sellers Try To Rob Buyers At Gunpoint
FREDERIKSTED — Caveat emptor, or 'let the buyer beware.' is taking on new meaning in St. Croix as at least two online sellers of items have tried to rob the buyers at gunpoint when they arrived at the seller's home to make the purchase. The Virgin Islands Police Department is
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First Lady Yolanda Bryan Is Guest Reader For Story Time On Wheels Tomorrow
CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the St. Croix Bookmobile will be parked in front of Government House on Thursday, June 24th at 10 a.m. for STORY TIME HOUR ON WHEELS with this weeks’ guest reader, First Lady Yolanda
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DPNR Launches Story Time Hour On Wheels For Kids Starting On Friday
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) will be launching Story Time hour on Wheels.  Every Friday beginningJune 18th at 10:00 am,DLAM’s Bookmobilewill park in front of
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Senator’s Son Gets Community Service After Federal Marijuana Conviction
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a St. Thomas man was sentenced today to four years’ probation, a $1,000 fine, and 150 hours of community service for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. According to court documents, Kahlid Blyden, 27, was involved
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Convicted thief sentenced to 24 months at Dodds - Barbados Today
A burglar has been sentenced to 24 months at Her Majesty’s Prison Dodds for committing five offences. Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes handed down the sentence on Albert Montebren Hinds, of Philips Road, St Stephen Hill, St Michael in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Weeks first  imposed
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VIPD Closes Records Bureau Offices On St. Thomas Due To Air Conditioning Problem
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at Police Headquarters, the Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today, July 9. The VIPD said it expects to reopen the offices at the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice
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Man Shot Dead Near Food Van In St. Thomas Early Friday Night: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The first of three homicides on St. Thomas took place near a food van in Fortuna early Friday evening, authorities said. Donald George, 38, of Estate Fortuna, was positively identified as the murder victim, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Police responded to a report
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Houston’s Honeyland Festival Brings Cuisine, Cocktails & Music To The Masses
We’re excited to reveal that Urban One is happy to be an Official Media Partner of Honeyland 2023. The event will showcase some of the best Black talent across multiple industries, including food, beverages, music, and art. The two-day festival, scheduled for November 11 and 12, will overtake Sugar
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VIPD Closes Records Bureau On St. Thomas Due 2 ‘Circumstances Beyond Our Control’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that 'due to circumstances beyond their control,' the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today, August 4. The VIPD's Bureau of Planning, Research, Records and Statistics is located at the Alexander A. Farrelly Justice
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Health Says Dr. Luis Amaro Is Officially Out As CEO Of Schneider Medical Center
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health issued a two-paragraph prepared statement stating that Dr. Luis Amaro was no longer the CEO of the Schneider Regional Medical Center & Hospital. Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion forwarded an unsigned 'press release' from the Government
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#JLP80 | Bashing polls, firebrand MP Everald Warmington says JLP will secure election victory
Charging that the People's National Party is ahead only in its mind, firebrand Member of Parliament Everald Warmington is predicting that Prime Minister Andrew Holness will create history by securing a third consecutive term in office....
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Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Vega Baja Swimmer In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface units suspended the search for a 21-year-old man Tuesday in the island’s northern coast just off “Los Tubos” Beach in Manati. Still missing Elias Espino Rosado from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, last seen being pulled out to sea by the strong currents while
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DPNR St. Thomas Closes Today For Relocation; Will Re-Open Next Wednesday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources alerts the community that DPNR offices on St. Thomas located at the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library will be closed to the public next week from today to Wednesday, September 8th to
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Ryan Bane Was ‘Drunk And Uncooperative’ When Coast Guard Met With Him After Sarm Heslop’s Disappearance
CRUZ BAY — Police are pressing the boyfriend of a British woman missing from St. John for nearly three months to begin cooperating fully with their investigation. Sarm Heslop’s Michigan boyfriend Ryan Bane has refused to allow police to search his boat, from where he says she disappeared in the
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St. Croix Senator Helps Give Out Free Book Bags At N.E.S.T. Event At Chicken Shack
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix senator teamed up with a Florida-based educational foundation so that local children could get needed school supplies before the start of the school year. Senator Javan James joined with the Hope for N.E.S.T. Foundation distributing free school supplies at the La Reine
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EGG NOG PLEADS GUILTY TO KILLING CHOCO! Tulipan Welcome Man Finally Fesses Up
KINGSHILL — The man charged in the 2019 homicide of Carlos Enrique 'Choco' Diaz on St. Croix has entered a plea agreement with prosecutors, according to court records. Edward “Eggnog” Paul, 44, was arrested at his Estate Tulipan Welcome home a few days after Diaz was shot to death on
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Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Teenager Solimar Barnes On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help this evening to find a missing teenager on St. Thomas, authorities said. Solimar Barnes, 15, has been missing for three days, family members told the Virgin Islands Police Department. Barnes stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds. She has
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Trump administration's latest testing report again largely places responsibility with states | The Atlanta Voice
The Trump administration is promising to buy 100 million testing swabs and vials by the end of the year and distribute them to states as part of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report to Congress obtained by
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Police Need Your Help To Find Elderly Man Last Seen Driving White Car In Carlton
FREDERIKSTED — Police issued a 'Silver Alert' this morning after an elderly St. Croix resident went missing on Monday. Oswald A. Small, 85, was last seen driving his white sedan in Estate Carlton on Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today. Small is a Black male who stands 5-feet,
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