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USVI: Bank fraud & money laundering charges added in woodpile scandal case
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A second superseding indictment in what has become known as the woodpile scandal lays new charges of bank fraud, money laundering, and false statements on loan and credit applications against Darin Richardson, alleging fraudulent behavior in the construction and purchase of two separate properties on St. Thomas.
USVI- Over 5,900 tax refunds mailed to Virgin Islanders ahead of holidays
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- In keeping with a pledge made recently by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., more tax refund checks have been mailed out to Virgin Islanders ahead of the holidays.
USVI: Mother of CAHS student breaks silence on Bruce Smith abuse
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- “It's been six years but it's still fresh, reliving the whole situation,” the woman said, her voice shaking with emotion. “I was gaslighted by adults,” argued the mother of a boy who was assaulted by convicted child molester Alfredo Bruce Smith.
USVI: Police find modified firearm & unregistered vehicle after man runs red light
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VETERAN'S DRIVE, St. Thomas, USVI- A man was arrested after police conducting a traffic stop discovered that not only was his vehicle unregistered and uninsured; his backpack also contained an illegally modified firearm.
USVI: Federal warning issued amid cockfighting matches reports
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VETERANS DRIVE, St. Thomas, USVI- The United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands, Delia L. Smith, has issued a reminder to residents that cockfighting remains illegal under federal law. This prohibition, outlined in the Agricultural Improvement Act (P.L. 115-334) of December 20, 2019, extends to all U.S. territories, including the Virgin Islands.
USVI will be okay under Trump administration- Governor Bryan
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- During Monday's press briefing from Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. disclosed that he would soon travel to the mainland to engage in a series of meetings, as the federal government undergoes its transition to a new administration.
USVI: Legislature approves Dec 6 as Alicia 'Chucky' Hansen Day
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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%
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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
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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
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- For the first time in 18 years, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has welcomed a new justice.