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Charges Against Cherise King Dismissed in Sexual Abuse Case
Allegations against paraprofessional teacher dropped without prejudice
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Education
Dept. of Education Mulls Cellphone Ban as Violence at Schools Becomes "More Than We Can Handle," Says Commissioner
…on Wednesday in an in-depth conversation about the public school system in the Virgin Islands. Among the issues discussed was the current “rash of violence or aggression in our schools,” as Dr. Wells-Hedrington described it respon…
Federal
Inefficiency, Bureaucracy, Inflexibility Around Local and Federal Funding Holding Back Progress, CTE Officials Argue
Local and federal funding challenges are frustrating progress on key work and initiatives. During Wednesday’s meeting of the VI Board of Career and Technical Education, several officials got the opportunity to vent about how exces…
Education
With the Time-Sensitive Nature of FEMA Funding, Dept. of Education Says It's Pushing to Complete New Schools on Time
In a recent Senate Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning hearing, the Department of Education's plans to smoothly transition students during the revamp of Charlotte Amalie High School were closely examined. D.O…
Crime
Prison Stabbing Incident Results in New Charges for Suspect in Stacie Schjang Murder Case
ST. CROIX — A man in custody at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility faces new charges after allegedly stabbing another detainee with a pocket knife. Last Friday afternoon, lunch was being distributed at the prison on St. …
World
Watch: Plaskett Condemns Hamas, Denounces Israel's "Brutality and Overreach" In Palestine
Condemns Hamas, Denounces Israeli Overreach in Strained Region
Community Center
DPNR to Present Visionary Land Use Sketches at Upcoming Town Halls
Dept. of Planning and Natural Resources Sets Stage for Community-Driven Land and Water Use Planning
Community Center
Local Youth Orchestra Receives $30,000 Donation from EDC Beneficiary
…LLC (TCA), an Economic Development Commission beneficiary based on St. Thomas, has generously donated $30,000 to the Partners for Strings (PFS) Virgin Islands Youth Orchestra. Led by award-winning music producers Wesley Campbell a…
Community Center
SNAP/CASH Documentation Due for Upcoming November 1st Benefit Issuance
…the V.I. Department of Human Services, Division of Family Assistance, Certification Unit emphasizes the urgency for all SNAP/CASH households in the U.S. Virgin Islands to submit their Recertification Applications, Periodic Reports…
Government
State of Emergency For STX Water Contamination Would Not Provide Additional Benefits At This Time, Governor Bryan Says
“Declaring a state of emergency will not empower the Government of the Virgin Islands to take any additional measures beyond the scope of our current response efforts.” That was the assessment of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. in a pre…
Business
Chevron Corp. to Acquire Hess Corp. in Deal Worth $53 Billion
…Chevron Corp. has announced its acquisition of Hess Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at $53 billion. This marks another monumental consolidation in the U.S. oil industry. On Monday, both companies released a statement detailing t…
Government
Bryan Works to Calm Fears Over Water Contamination Concerns as Tropical Storm Tammy Looms
…House this afternoon, the dual concerns of the approaching Tropical Storm Tammy and troubling water quality test results from several St. Croix communities dominated the agenda. This marks the third such briefing for the week. Acc…