Senator Angel Bolques Jr.’s bill to establish a week of remembrance and action on gun violence passed committee Monday. With 22 homicides already this year, lawmakers say the time has come for healing, education, and serious commu…
Testifying before the Senate, Antonio Emmanuel said gun violence in the USVI stems from personal vendettas, extortion, and emotional need, not random attacks—adding that community healing and de-escalation require collective effor…
…of a fatal shooting in Grove Place on June 21. The incident was first detected by ShotSpotter technology. VIPD is urging anyone with information to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers. The case remains open.
As the DOJ requests $18.8M in general funds, Attorney General Rhea warns of widespread burnout and difficulty retaining attorneys. Lawmakers questioned whether salary is the real issue, pointing to six-figure pay and persistent st…
Governor Bryan has ordered Virgin Islands flags to fly at half-staff on June 20 in memory of Edgie Christian, the late co-founder of The Ten Sleepless Knights and a beloved cultural ambassador whose music, legacy, and community im…
…& White Continual Care Rehab Center. Born on May 1, 1941, in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Carmen was known for her sassy personality, strong character, and loving nature. She devoted her life to caring for her fa…
Over 4,000 new addresses have been created and 60% of streets now have names as the territory moves toward full adoption of fixed street addresses, paving the way for better emergency response, mail delivery, and economic developm…
…the victim has 29-year-old Everton G. Ralph Jr.. Original Article: ST. THOMAS — A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of the KFC restaurant in Fort Mylner on Saturday afternoon, marking the 18th homicide in the U.S. Virgin …
…warning businesses and service providers across the territory against imposing unlawful credit card surcharges on transactions made with debit cards, prepaid cards, or gift cards. According to the DLCA, such practices violate Titl…