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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.

 
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Complex Students’ Reef Mural Installed at Sunny Isle

A student-created mural highlighting the impact of human activity on coral reef life was installed Friday at the Sunny Isle Shopping Center.

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2013-05-21 23:15:50
Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Undercurrents: Consumers Get a Little Help from DLCA

The "Consumer Affairs" part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs acts as a sort of Better Business Bureau, receiving, tracking, and often resolving complaints against island businesses.

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2013-05-20 19:59:44
Deaths — St. Croix
Ann Marie Hecker Dead at 83

 

Ann Marie Hecker of New York City died on June 8 at her residence. She was 83 years old.
She is survived by her sons: Tyrone Hecker (St. Croix), Charles Hecker and Ivan Hecker (N.Y.C.); daughters: Rochelle Hecker (N.Y.), Deborah Hecker (Va.), Rachael Hecker (N.Y.), Yasmine Hecker (N.Y.) and Nancy Hecker (N.Y.); daughters-in-law: Laurel Hecker (V.I.), Ivelesse Hecker and Antoinette Hecker; sister-in-law: Cleopha Isaac; and grandchildren: Kecia, Layla, Tyrone Jr., Nicole, Pierre, Isis, Idalia, Pamela, Raymond III, Jamar, Joseph Jr., Tiffany, Shermaine, Harold Jr., Jason, Michael, Travis, Ann, Ricky, James Jr., Cynthaly, Larry, Charles Jr., Ryan, Candice, Ivan Jr., Alexandria and Royelle Marie.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Daeshon, Daquanna, Steven Jr., Kiara, Melasia, Kimora, Tatyana, Jahmil, Khaleim, Tiana, Dejon, Jason Jr., Mariah, Aiden, Issiah, Dwayne, Ja'Niyah, Treyvon, Sarafina, Iriada, Kalima, Imani, Jeff Jr., Adriana and Zemorah; nieces and nephews: Rupert Isaac, Rachael Isaac, Sandra Isaac, Stanley Isaac, Kenneth Isaac, Ronald Isaac, Greg Isaac and Loretta Isaac; other family in New York and St. Croix: Gittens, Messerses, Princes, Cornelliuses Isaaces, Joneses, Alveses and Williamses; and a host of other cousins, family members and friends who loved her and will miss her dearly.
A viewing will take place at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Interment will be at Frederiksted Cemetery
Professional Funeral Services Entrusted to: James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.                                                                                                                 Located at 6AA La Grande Princesse Telephone: 718-8663 Fax: 718-8661. 

 

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