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9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot in Head in Croixville Housing Community; Police Detain 15-Year-Old

Concerned Residents Clean Christiansted Town Using Their Own Tools, Money, and Some Help from the VI Fire Service

Territory May See Veterans Cemetery Through DeGazon-Sponsored Bill

Credit and Debit Cards of WAPA Customers Were Compromised Since August 30th, WAPA Says, Authority to Finally Start Issuing Notification Via Mail and Email

Sports Tourism in VI Gains Momentum as DC United Team is set to Play Exhibition Soccer Game on St. Croix

Carnival Breeze Brings 3,700 Tourists to St. Croix During Maiden Call; Senators, Tourism Officials Want to See More

Limetree Bay Willing To Provide $10 Million To Help Add Life to a Dying G.E.R.S.

American Airlines to Serve St. Croix With New Flights Next Summer

The Sudden Death of Influential Roots Reggae Visionary, Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite Band and Akae Beka, Has Rocked the Virgin Islands and Reggae Community Around the World

Arthur A. Richards K-8 School Hosts Anti-Bullying Campaign

Come Out. Hang Out. Have Fun at The Meat Up, One of St. Thomas’ Latest Hot-Spot for Good Food with Friends and Family.

UVI Board of Trustees Approves $47.1 Million Fiscal Year 2020 Budget; Sets $3 Million Fundraising Goal

Man Dies During Early Morning Car Accident on St. Croix; Driver of Car Arrested (Updated)

'You Did Everything You Could to Prevent this from Happening': An Emotional Goodbye to Young Aaron Benjamin

Back in Business: Cost U Less on St. Thomas Opened its Doors Friday to Thousands of Customers 2 Years after Irma and Maria

Bill Aimed at Regulating Credit Use by Gov't Departments and Agencies Among Others Held in Committee

Juan Luis Hospital Announces Completion and Availability of Mobile Dialysis Facilities

Tractor Trailer With Tank Carrying Thousands Of Gallons of Liquified Gas Flips Near Cool Out Bar; Driver Injured But Alive

Credit and Debit Card Hack Through WAPA Appears to be Widespread in Virgin Islands; WAPA Says Support Services Will be Made Available to Affected Customers

Facing Life in Prison Without Parole, Mother and Boyfriend Plead Not Guilty in Murder of 4-Year-Old Boy

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Scotland: A Diamond in the Rough

A Diamond in the Rough

By Ashley /  August 27, 2014
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Exclusive: Moral Turpitude And Senator Alicia ‘Chucky’ Hansen

Yesterday the Virgin Islands Supreme Court heard testimony by attorneys representing Senator Alicia ‘Chucky’ Hansen, defendant, and Board of Elections Chairman Adelbert Bryan, plaintiff, concerning the legitimacy of the Senator’s candidacy and more pointedly her eligibility to seek...

By Ernice /  August 27, 2014
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At Crucian Gold, Cautious Optimism And Some Frustration

Crucian Gold in downtown Christiansted has been known for its specialty jewelry, exceptional customer service and Crucian pride. After all, the company has been in business for over 30 years and is controlled by second generation Crucians. But on the morning of August 10th, three armed men descended...

By Ernice /  August 25, 2014
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Hovensa Reopening In 2015?

When the HOVENSA refinery shuttered in 2012, it was like an earthquake had ripped through the Virgin Islands leaving only debris in its path. No, that’s not clear enough. The closing of the HOVENSA refinery on St. Croix was Hurricane Hugo reincarnated.

By Ernice /  August 24, 2014
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The Hovensa And WAPA Effect: Virgin Islands Still In Recession

The U.S. Virgin Islands 2013 Gross Domestic Product did not have to be released for the people to know that to the territory is still in recession, but the results released on Tuesday show that there’s much work left to be done to steer the Virgin Islands back to economic prosperity.

By Ernice /  August 21, 2014
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Scotland: Predator or Prey

Predator or Prey

By Ashley /  August 19, 2014
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Gilbert: Paradise In Distress, Paradise Nonetheless

I’m young. Originally from the Island of Dominica in the West Indies, I started my back-and-forth journey to St. Croix in 1995 when my mother secured me a visitor’s visa from the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. It was the first time I would travel outside my homeland and onto new soil, and while...

By Ernice /  August 18, 2014
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Island Dairies To Make Comeback In 2015, St. Croix Senator Says

Remember Island Dairies? Of course you do, especially if you’ve lived on St. Croix for some time. The company was shuttered on December 15th, 2011, citing skyrocketing operating costs along with lower sales as the cause, but if St. Croix Senator Sammuel Sanes has his way, Island Dairies will be reopened...

By Ernice /  August 18, 2014
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Scotland: The Perfect Storm

VIPC permanent panelist and principal of Open Academy VI, Mr. Ashley Scotland, gives reasons for the astonishing outcome of the August 2nd, 2014 Delegate to Congress Democratic primary between Stacey Plaskett, Shawn-Michael Malone and Emmett Hansen.

By Ashley /  August 11, 2014
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Interview: Stacey Plaskett

I ask Democratic Delegate to Congress candidate Stacey Plaskett some questions following her exceptional victory on Saturday, August 2nd against Senator Shawn-Michael Malone and former Senator Emmett Hansen. Above, Mrs. Plaskett with two of her sons on the far left and far right, and VI recording artist...

By Ernice /  August 11, 2014
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