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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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.

 
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The Forum Presents Foreign Film "No"

The Forum presents the third in its series of foreign films. It is a Chilean movie called "No."

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2013-05-22 01:34:45
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.

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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.

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2013-05-21 16:32:46
News - Local sports — St. Thomas
Julius Jackson Returns Home, Still Undefeated

A week after his brother and cousin won on ESPN's fight broadcast, Julius Jackson followed suit, knocking out his Columbian opponent in the second round of fight in Panama City.

Read entire articleMar 17 2013 - 10:38pm
Jackson Eager for 'Explosive' Panama Boxing Card

Julius "The Chef" Jackson (14-0 with 10 KOs) from the V.I. will be facing off against Colombian-born Jhonatan Ricar (9-5 with 7 KOs) at the Hard Rock Hotel Megapolis Convention Center in Panama City.

Read entire articleMar 15 2013 - 10:51pm
Results of U.S.V.I. Soccer Association Club Championship Given

 On Sunday, March 10, New Vibes SC earned bragging rights as they were crowned the champion of the 2012/2013 U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Association Club Championship after defeating Positive Vibes.

Read entire articleMar 13 2013 - 2:28am
Eddie Lovett Wins NCAA Indoor Championships 60-Meter Hurdles

 Eddie Lovett, a junior at the University of Florida, is in the ranks of all-time great Virgin Islands track and field athletes (pending). On Saturday, he won the NCAA National Indoor Championship 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.50, ranking him at number two on the IAAF World Ranking.

Read entire articleMar 11 2013 - 6:10pm
25th Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament Set for July 14

 The 25th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament - the inshore fishing tournament that offers the best prizes and attracts more participants that any other of its kind in the Virgin Islands - will take place at Hull Bay Hideaway, St. Thomas, on July 14.

Read entire articleMar 10 2013 - 9:43pm
50th July Open Billfish Tournament Slated for July 19-21

 Register now for the 50th July Open Billfish Tournament – the longest annually held angling contest in the Virgin Islands and the tournament that put the V.I. on the world’s billfishing map with Elliot Fishman’s all-tackle world record 845-pound blue marlin in 1968.

Read entire articleMar 10 2013 - 9:24pm
David Walters Wins NAIA National 60m Championships

 This weekend, Walters won the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Championship 60 meters on Saturday at the Spire Indoor Track and Field Facility in Geneva, Ohio.

Read entire articleMar 5 2013 - 1:16pm
HT Victory and the Raymix Play to a Draw

 The Raymix were unable to capitalize on their many chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw by the HT Victory in the St. Thomas Region's 2012-13 league final on Tuesday night at the Lionel Roberts Stadium.

Read entire articleFeb 21 2013 - 4:49am
USVI Soccer Association: The Raymix Edges the New Vibes

 The Raymix's second half substitute Arlington Fritz scored 20 minutes after entering the game and the team held on to edge the 10 men New Vibes 1-0 in the Sunday night St. Thomas Region's action at the Lionel Roberts Stadium.

Read entire articleFeb 19 2013 - 2:00am
Winners Named at Choice Wireless V.I. Open Tennis Tournament

 Players and spectators alike enjoyed world-class tennis competition at the Choice Wireless V.I. Open Tennis Tournament, hosted Feb. 15-18 by the St. Thomas Yacht Club.

Read entire articleFeb 19 2013 - 1:41am