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Amber Alert: T’Nasia Rios Reported Missing on St. Thomas Thursday

T'Nasia Rios was reported missing on St. Thomas Thursday.

Arrest Made in Sion Farm for Illegal Gun Possession

An illegal firearm was discovered by a K9 officer and a weapons and ammunition detection dog inside a vehicle in Sion Farm, St. Croix Wednesday, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

V.I. Legislature Honors Michelle Smith at Perma Plaque Ceremony

Although Michelle was not present, her father, Keith Smith, mother, Mireille Sankatsing-Smith, and grandmother, Leonora Smith, accepted the Perma Plaque on her behalf.

Five Charged Following DEA Undercover Drug Operation

A federal grand jury returned indictments charging Jamil Bell, 43, Peter Francis, 33, Niah Henry, 44, Anwar Lockhart, 41, and Kenson Plasimo, 43, with drug trafficking, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

BVI Man Pleads Guilty to Alien Smuggling

Lorenzo Ortis Charles, 36, of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, pleaded guilty to smuggling aliens into the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.

St. Croix Road Racing Committee to Host Farm-To-Park Prediction Run on April 27

The St. Croix Road Racing Committee, a division of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation, has been diligently working to breathe new life into road racing following the significant impact of the global pandemic in 2020.

V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs to Host Seminars on Financial Literacy in May

Collaborating with Veterans Affairs on a range of financial topics will be First Bank VI, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Strategy Group.

Senate Committee Discusses WAPA Woes in Emergency Meeting

The government agencies that testified at Wednesday’s Senate hearing about their financial crises, said their revenues, including government allotments, were not sufficient to pay their bills - even their electric bills.

From Rock City to the Rock Hall: Rashawn Ross on Hall of Fame Induction

Virgin Islands native Rashawn Ross is still pinching himself. The trumpeter for the Dave Matthews Band, recently announced with the group as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 inductees, said when the email confirming the honor finally came through, it was a surreal moment.

Hodge Denies Legislature’s Bid to Recoup $100K Cost of Payne Case

V.I. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rhys Hodge on Wednesday denied a motion by the V.I. Legislature that sought nearly $100,000 in costs and attorney fees it says it spent defending against a lawsuit brought by former Senator-at-Large Steven Payne Sr. The request was filed two weeks too late, and without the proper notice, he said.

Linda Garvin Memorial Bench Dedication Ceremony at Midre Cummings Playground Park Saturday

“Let the Children Play!” is the mantra that will echo the legacy of the late Linda Garvin at the Dedication Ceremony at the Midre Cummings Playground Park at the north end of Frederiksted on Saturday, at 10 a.m. 

Casper Holstein and David Hamilton Jackson’s Efforts Led to Liberations in the Virgin Islands

On Sunday, the Caribbean Genealogy Library hosted another virtual event, this time focusing on the efforts and accomplishments of two prominent Virgin Islands men in the 1920s, Casper Holstein and David Hamilton Jackson, who led charges for citizenship, voting rights, and political reform for Virgin Islanders.

Saharan Dust Expected Across Region Through End of Workweek

The prevalence of Saharan dust in the air has been causing some hazy conditions across the territory. Dust particulates in the atmosphere are expected to remain through the end of the workweek. 

WAPA Provides Update on Richmond Plant and Aggreko Units

There have been recent developments at the Richmond power plant concerning the Aggreko units and the conclusion of rotational outages on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced to the community Wednesday. 

DPW Provides Update on Political Advertising

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing candidates that political advertising will be allowed beginning June 1 after the casting of lots.

VITFF Bulletin: Conhoff Continues Her V.I. National Record Setting Streak!

Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase.

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP/CASH Documentation Due for May 1st Benefit Issuance

The Certification Unit reminds all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH) households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline for the submission of important recertification applications, periodic reports and additional information documents.

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

FEMA Commits $384M to Rebuild Educational Facilities on St. Croix and St. Thomas

A commitment of $384.8 million to demolish and replace three elementary schools on St. Croix, one on St. Thomas, and repair a school lunch warehouse on St. Thomas marks the latest milestones in FEMA’s collaboration with the territory to rebuild school infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands, which was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the agency announced Tuesday. 

Photo Focus: Annual Carnival Hospital Show Spreads Spirit for the Season

Carnival on St. Thomas celebrates 72 years in 2024, and the celebration is on! In the early days of April, crowds gathered for pageants choosing Carnival royalty. Musicians struck up the band for calypsonians at the Ruth Thomas Auditorium for the Buoy Ah Buoy, Man a Big Man showcase. And Monday night was a time for friends and family as the annual Carnival Hospital Show played out on the grounds of the Roy L. Schneider Hospital.

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