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St. John Man Charged With Cocaine Possession

On March 21, police observed a St. John man at his residence as he transferred a duffle bag from one vehicle to another. The man drove the vehicle from his home and boarded the Car Ferry in St. John to Red Hook, said police.

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Park Service Teams up with Mote Labs to Test Coral Disease Treatment

The Virgin Islands National Park has teamed up with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Florida to test out a new tool in the fight against lethal Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.

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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999

Non-Profit Seeks Funding to Open Vocation School on St. Croix

A St. Croix non-profit called the Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts, Inc. is seeking an initial $1.5 million of the total $10 million needed, for their grassroots effort to open a vocational school.

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Work on VINP Facilities in Cruz Bay Creek Could Begin in November

The National Park Service presented its plans to repair the Visitors Center and marine facilities in Cruz Bay to the St. John Committee of Coastal Zone Management in a public online meeting held by Thursday evening.

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VIPA Announces Departure of Senior Engineer Damian Cartwright

Carlton Dowe, executive director of the V.I. Port Authority, announced the department of the agency's senior engineer and assistant executive director, Damian Cartwright, the VIPA's Wednesday board meeting.

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Potter Gives Students an Opportunity to Earn While They Learn

Sen. Milton Potter wants children in the territory to develop good financial habits so he created “Wealthy Habits,” a program for 11 to 18 year olds in hope of creating a generation of Virgin Islands millionaires.

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Census Data for Territories Lags Behind Rest of the Nation

Those eager to know whether – and how much – the population of the U.S. Virgin Islands has decreased in the past decade are going to have to wait a while to find out.

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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority

Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.

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Men Detail Ordeal of Working on STT Hurricane Recovery Program

When he took a job in January 2019 that promised great pay repairing hurricane-damaged roofs on St. Thomas, Abiel Osorio Cotto could never have dreamed how badly it would end up.

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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority

Senator were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.

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Endangered Species Day: Conservation Efforts Helping Turtles

The V.I. is marking "Endangered Species Day" with news that the green sea turtle, endangered on the Virgin Islands list, has been upgraded on the federal list to threatened in some areas, including Florida.

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STT Police Station Closed After Five Test Positive for COVID-19

The V.I. Police Department closed the Mariel C. Newton Command station in Anna’s Retreat on Monday after five employees who worked there tested positive for COVID-19.

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Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced on Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.

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New Program Gives MBW Trainees Heavy Equipment Certification

My Brother’s Workshop has added a heavy equipment certification to its portfolio, giving its trainees access to a range of trade programs and skills that can be leveraged for future employment.

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Mostly Fair Wednesday, Highs in Mid to Upper 80s

While a fair weather pattern prevails across the local area today, an isolated passing shower cannot be ruled out from time to time. Daytime high temperatures will average in the mid to upper 80s with winds of 10-15 miles per hour. Mariners can anticipate five-foot seas and southeast winds to 15

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Committee OKs STT Resident's Plan for Wall Repair, Delays Fence

The St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee voted Tuesday to allow Villa Santana's owner Jeff Euwema to pay for repairing a crumbling retaining wall.

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New Program Gives MBW Trainees Heavy Equipment Certification

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Board of Elections Approves Salary Increase for Supervisor and Deputy Supervisors

On Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Board of Elections approved salary increases for the supervisor of the elections system and other deputy supervisors for both districts.

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Census Data for Territories Lags Behind Rest of the Nation

Those eager to know whether – and how much – the population of the U.S. Virgin Islands has decreased in the past decade are going to have to wait a while to find out.

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Police Make Three Arrests in St. Croix Murders

As projected by the Virgin Islands Police Department, three arrests have been made on St. Croix associated with a double homicide that occurred on April 19.

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STX Man Goes It 'Alone' on History Channel Survival Series

Matt Corradino, a St. Croix resident and owner of Mt. Victory Eco-Lodge, will try to outlast other survivalists on the History Channel’s TV show "Alone" starting at 9 :30 p.m. Thursday, June 3.

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Community Invited to Help Design a New Cummings Park in F'sted

The Kids First St. Croix project is asking the St. Croix community to gather Saturday, June 12, at the Midre Cummings Park in Frederiksted to produce drawings and design plans for a renovation of the playground.

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Superior Court Rules in Favor of Summer’s End Marina

A Superior Court judge’s ruling removed one legal hurdle for the developers of a mega-yacht marina in Coral Bay on St. John.

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Endangered Species Day: Conservation Efforts Helping Turtles

The V.I. is marking "Endangered Species Day" with news that the green sea turtle, endangered on the Virgin Islands list, has been upgraded on the federal list to threatened in some areas, including Florida.

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Police Seeking Help to ID Body Found in Bugby Hole, STX

On Wednesday evening, the V.I. Police Department reported that a dead body was found near the roadway in Estate Bugby Hole on St. Croix.

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Proposed STT Sports Facilities Gaining Momentum as F'sted Stadium Languishes

While the proposed sports facility project in Frederiksted, the Paul E. Joseph Stadium, has languished for a decade, the proposal for a sports facility on St. Thomas appears to be gaining steam.

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NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands

“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."

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One Killed, Two Wounded in Midday Shooting on STX

The dead man was identified by family members as 23-year-old David Semper of Anna's Hope. Two other victims were listed in serious but fair condition as of Friday evening.

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Staffing Shortages Plague Tourism Sector

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, over a year later, the tourism industry has emerged from a total shutdown only to be faced with the challenge of inadequate staffing.

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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season

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