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Court Detains Two on Cocaine Charges

Dexter Harley, a 32-year-old resident of Tortola in the BVI, and Jose Squiabro, 44 of St. Thomas, were detained Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Six Months Later, Psychological Impact of Storms Lingers

If youโ€™re still having trouble sleeping, still feeling jumpy, still a bit cranky, a little forgetful, a lot tired ... Donโ€™t feel alone. A whole lot of people are still dealing with the psychological aftermath of the September 2017 hurricanes.

Some Nonprofits May Close as Government Cuts Off Funds

After two days of meetings, local nonprofit organizations said they still do not know when they will receive payments for the last three quarters and some say they may be forced to close their doors if it is not forthcoming.

Dozens of Nonprofits Left In Lurch By V.I. Budget Crisis

The St. Croix Women's Coalition, Boys and Girls Clubs, sports groups, steel bands, the USVI's only drug rehabilitation center and dozens of other nonprofits apparently will not be funded this year due to the budget crisis.

STX Craft Beer Business Opening Soon: Leatherback Brewing Co.

Three St. Croix men and a longtime brewer from Pennsylvania are brewing up some business in the Roebuck Industrial Park, just off the Melvin Evans Highway.

St. Croix Turns Green for St. Patrick’s Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH3pCztmwKU Christiansted sported all shades of green Saturday when the 49th annual St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade tramped through the town from Hospital Street to Times Square and down to the waterfront. Led by Grand Marshall Norma George of the Domino Club, one of the island's biggest biggest St. Patrick's Day...

FEMA Approves $182 Million More For WAPA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is granting another $182 million to the Water and Power Authority and the Waste Management Authority to pay for restoration of electric power and debris removal.

Hearing on St. John Property Taxes Sees Dueling Bills, Little Progress

Members of the 32nd Legislatureโ€™s Committee on Rules and Judiciary, and testifiers on the issue of property tax assessments on St. John, appeared to have differing ideas about what bill was up for discussion at a committee hearing.

WMA Board Puts Pressure on Staff to Complete FEMA Paperwork

WMA staff were put in the hot seat Thursday by board members pressuring them to complete the paperwork required by FEMA to cover the payment of contracts for debris removal after Septemberโ€™s storms.

News Brings Back Memories that Four Years Hadn’t Erased

I'm sitting here in my car with tears welling up in my eyes. I'm reading a story in the Daily News about 35 people who are missing in the V.I.

St. Croix Food and Wine Experience Slated for April 5-7

The St. Croix Food and Wine Experience, the annual benefit of the St. Croix Foundation, is back on the books for April despite the ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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