GOVERNMENT & POLICE NEWS

Police Searching for Missing 'Frequent Runaway' Minor

Detectives are asking for the public's support in finding 16-year-old Terrika Alexander, who left from the Girls Group…

Video Galleries

Audio Galleries

On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.

 
Currently:Click for Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands Forecast

Source Picks

Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE
2013-05-21 22:51:07
Shooting Claims life of 18-year-old Vasheo Donastorg

According to police, Vasheo Donastorg was washing his car outside his home on Lime Street when shots rang out Monday evening, killing the 18-year-old. Police are urging anyone with information to call.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE
2013-05-21 16:32:46
Undercurrents: Consumers Get a Little Help from DLCA

The "Consumer Affairs" part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs acts as a sort of Better Business Bureau, receiving, tracking, and often resolving complaints against island businesses.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE
2013-05-20 19:59:44
Local government — St. Thomas
DLCA Releases Latest Gas Price Survey

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) notifies the public of its latest territory-wide gas price survey findings. The survey was completed on Aug. 2 on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John.The gas survey is designed to inform consumers on which stations offer the best fuel prices, according to a press release issued Thursday by DLCA.  
          `The latest rack rate price change reported by Hovensa effective July 30  through Aug. 5 indicates an increase on regular fuel by .5 cent per gallon and an increase on premium fuel by .17 cents per gallon. Diesel fuel remains unchanged.
St. Croix
The lowest prices found on St. Croix for full-service gasoline were $4.59 for premium at Welco Gas Station and $4.09 for regular at LaReine Service Station. The lowest prices for self-service gasoline were $3.94 for premium Supreme Service Station and $3.45 for regular at Supreme Service Station. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.09 per gallon at Cruzan Petroleum, Gas City, One Love Service Station and Super Tank Service Station.
The highest prices found on St. Croix for full service gasoline were $4.99 for premium and $4.89 for regular. The highest prices for self service gasoline were $4.35for premium and $3.78 for regular. The highest price for diesel fuel was $4.81 per gallon.
St. Thomas
The lowest prices found on St. Thomas for full-service gasoline were $4.29 for premium at Boynes Trucking and $4.39 for regular at Petrus Gas. The lowest prices for self-service gasoline were $4.64 for premium at Giant Gas, One Stop and Race Track, and $4.34 for regular at Giant Gas, One Stop and Race Track. The lowest price for diesel fuel was $4.40 per gallon.
The highest prices found on St. Thomas for full service gasoline were $4.99 for premium and $4.67 for regular. The highest prices for self service gasoline were $5.09 for premium and $4.99 for regular. The highest price offered for diesel fuel was $4.99.
St. John
 
Findings represent prices for the only gas station on St. John, E&C self service station. Premium self-service gasoline for $4.83 and regular self-service gasoline for $4.49. The price for diesel fuel was $4.87.

Advertising (skip)

Read more stories in Local government»»