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St. Thomas-Born Doctor Becomes Expert in Pie
St. Thomas-born doctor Paul Arguin has spent the last ten years developing a new area of expertise—pie making. He'll be signing copies of his new book at Hook Line and Sinker in Frenchtown, St. Thomas on Sunday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Croix Pride Activities Planned for June
Building on a vision of acceptance and empowerment, the activities planned by St. Croix Pride throughout June offer something for everyone – Virgin Islanders and the LGBTQ+ community, organizers say.
Racketeering Defendants Plead Not Guilty; Alleged Ringleaders Face Additional Counts
The defendants charged in a major racketeering case entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in federal court. Most of the 10 in the case of Paul Gerard et. al, asked for speedy jury trials, although some asked for more time.
New Owners to Take Over Carambola Resort by End of Month
A thorn in the side of the Government Employees Retirement System may be removed by the end of the month, if the sale of Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort and Spa goes through.
Young Syrian Refugee Returns to St. Thomas to Face Trial
The 18-year-old Syrian refugee who turned himself into a St. Thomas police station in March returned Monday to the island, where he is expected to face trial on charges of illegal entry into the United States.
Judge Calls WAPA Emissions Progress ‘Remarkable’
The V.I. Water and Power Authority continues to be in compliance with emissions consent decrees, earning praise from U.S. District Judge Curtis Gomez during a quarterly court review Monday. WAPA will only need to have annual reviews going forward, according to a statement from the authority.
All Saints Cathedral School Wins First Round of Appellate Moot Court
The team will vie for the title of Territorial Champion on Thursday, May 23. The winners will receive scholarships of $1,000.
Report: Pilot Had Been Warned Not to Fly the Night Stylee Singer Died
The pilot of the aircraft that crashed in December 2017, taking the lives of five Virgin Islanders including Kyle “Kylo” Sylvester, the lead singer for Stylee Band, had been told he should not fly that night, according to documents released earlier this year by the NTSB.
Jury Convicts Ex-Police Officer in 2016 Double Homicide
Former V.I. Police Department officer Francis Williams was convicted Tuesday of murdering two fellow police officers almost three years ago, according to the V.I. Police Department of Justice.
Amid Drought, USVI Added to the U.S. Drought Monitor For Regular Reporting
The V.I. will officially be added to the U.S. Drought Monitor map on June 6, 2019, said Brad Rippey of the United States Department of Agriculture, who is helping organize the drought monitoring efforts in the V.I.