Zika Outbreak Left Behind Long-Term Challenges
Follow-up studies on Virgin Islands women who contracted Zika while pregnant conclude that 28 of them developed one or more of the following problems: miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, neonatal death, small birth weight and microcephaly.
Prosecution, Defense Make Closing Arguments in Wayne James Trial
After two full days of witness examination in V.I. District Court, both sides in the federal corruption case against former Sen. Wayne James made their closing arguments to a jury Tuesday evening.
Lawmakers Grill V.I. Negotiator Over Mapp’s Wage Hikes
Lawmakers on Tuesday grilled Virgin Islands Chief Negotiator Natalie Nelson Tang How, asking her to reconcile what they consider conflicts between Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s recent actions raising wages for executive branch employees and the mandates of both the Office of Collective Bargaining and the Senate.
Wayne James Trial: Witness Claims No Knowledge of Invoice Submitted in His Name
A witness from Denmark called to the stand on the first day of former Sen. Wayne James’ federal corruption trial testified he had no knowledge of an invoice James submitted to the Legislature under his name for services never offered or completed.
JetBlue Restoring Boston-to-St. Thomas Seasonal Service
New York-based airline JetBlue announced Monday it will relaunch its popular Boston to St. Thomas route this winter. The airline also said it will be a sponsor of Sunday's Chili Cook-Off.
Elections Board Denies Smith’s Recount Petition
In a 6-4 vote Monday, the V.I. Board of Elections denied Sen. Brian Smith’s petition for a manual recount of primary election votes cast in the senator-at-large race.
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The Sun Stroke Hoop Classic was started by Rashidi Clenance with the purpose of promoting high school athletes and showcase the territory’s talent. This year the high-school level players were Jonathon Elias from Charlotte Amalie High School, Jahnai Jones and Kimani McIntosh of Central High School, Khadeem Horsford from Educational Complex and Earl Baker Jr, a key player on the Under-17 National Team.
Sun Stroke Hoops Classic: VI's Falls Short of Traveling Streetball Talent
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The 20th Annual Sun Stroke Hoop Classic provided a dramatic, back-and-forth game on Saturday night, with the Virgin Islands team falling in the end to a team of traveling streetballers, 128-119.
