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Police confiscate 8 guns following fight @ USVI nightclub
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — Police Chief Winsbut McFarlande had a clear message for violent criminals on July 5, 2016: Terrorise this island, and the [U.S.]Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.) will come for you.
USVI Police arrest man allegedly involved in boardwalk robbery
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced via press release that police arrested Pernell Towers, 30, at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Sunday June 26, 2016 in connection with a recent robbery incident that occurred on the Boardwalk in downtown Christiansted, St Croix.
Plaskett joins US House Democrats in protest against gun violence
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — US Virgin Islands’ (USVI) Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett joined with House Democrats on Capital Hill in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2016 on the floor of the House chamber to demand that the Republican majority hold a vote on a gun-control measure before a weeklong recess for Independence Day.
Minimum wage increase to $8.35 takes effect in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- As of yesterday, June 21, 2016, the minimum wage in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) rose from $7.25 to $8.35, thanks to a bill authored by Senator Jean Forde and signed into law by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp in March.
USVI Gov Mapp removes Presiding Judge Dunston
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERICKSTED, St Croix, USVI - USVI Governor Kenneth E. Mapp on Friday June 17, 2016 announced the appointment of Judge Harold A. Willocks to serve as presiding judge of the Superior Court of the US Virgin Islands. Judge Willocks will replace current Presiding Judge Michael C. Dunston.
US House approves federal control board for Puerto Rico
OVERSEAS TERRITORIES REVIEW
ST CROIX, USVI - The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday by a 297-127 vote to address Puerto Rico’s fiscal and economic crisis after several months of contentious debate.
St Croix nightclubs now being patrolled by police
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Nightclubs on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) are now being patrolled by officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, a move that the force hopes will diminish crime — many of which occur after these establishments shut their doors.
Man robs Bank of St Croix while fitted with monitoring device
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — After a six-day trial, on June 8, 2016, a federal jury on St Croix, US Virgin Islands convicted Damian Lang, Sr, 37, of conspiracy to commit bank robbery and bank robbery, United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe announced today.
USVI police searching for wanted St Croix man
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in finding a man wanted on domestic violence and assault charges.
USVI Carnival Races moved to Thursday after J'ouvert
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE, AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Acting Governor of the US Virgin Islands, Mr Osbert E. Potter announced Wednesday June 1, 2016 that, beginning in 2017, the Virgin Islands Carnival (St Thomas Carnival) horse races will be held on Thursday, following the J’ouvert Morning festivities.
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