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USVI: Legislature approves Dec 6 as Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen Day
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- December 6th will soon be observed as Alicia “Chucky” Hansen Day in honor of the local politician held in high esteem by a large swath of the Virgin Islands public.
USVI: Election results certified; voter turnout tops 51%
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Official results for elections in the territory were released on Friday, November 15, 2024, by the Election Systems of the Virgin Islands.
USVI: Implementing speed limits in school zones backed by lawmakers
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI: On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, lawmakers on the Committee of Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety voted in favor of legislation to establish school speed zones across the Virgin Islands.
USVI: Harold Willocks is first new justice in 18 years
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- For the first time in 18 years, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has welcomed a new justice.
UPDATE: We just have to ‘reset & come again’- Lesmore Smith
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- With reigning Governor’s Cup Champion Ghostinyou unable to pull off a win in the feature race of the Race to the Poles horseracing at Clinton E. Phipps Jr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Sunday, November 3, 2024, horse owner Lesmore Smith of Top Priority Racing Stables said he can’t complain but will just have to “reset” and come again.
BVI Barracudas competing @ VISF SC in St. Thomas
NAZARETH, St. Thomas, USVI- Fifteen swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Team has been invited to the St. Thomas Swimming Association’s 2024 Virgin Islands Swimming Federation Short Course Championship (VISF SC) this weekend.
USVI- Police discover unlicensed glock during traffic stop
VI CONSORTIUM
EMILE MILO FRANCIS DRVIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Traffic enforcement in the Lindquist Beach area of St. Thomas led to the arrest of a man found carrying an unlicensed handgun, according to the V.I. Police Department.
Bryan & Roach out for speaking engagements, Senate President assumes local duties
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- On Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the territory until next week.
USVI- Man shot to death @ gas station in STT
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A 26-year-old man was found dead in Bovoni, St Thomas on Saturday night, October 19, 2024, the [US] VI Police Department has confirmed. The victim, identified by family members as Venquon N. Richardson, was discovered at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the Gas Works area, after police responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the vicinity.
USVI: UVI Receives $130K boost from Ocean Point for Tech Program
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOETTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) announced on Friday, October 18, 2024, that it has received a $130,000 donation from Ocean Point Terminals to support its Process Technology Program.