Gas Station Owner Charged with Possession of Stolen Property
Police on St. Croix arrested 71-year-old David A. Dawod and charged him with Possession of Stolen property. Dawod was arrested Monday, May 10 at about 8:15 p.m. based on warrant issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
On Thursday May 6, during a raid of Everybody’s [...]

 
Library Friends Annual Meeting Agenda Set
In celebration of 28 years serving the community, the Friends of St. Thomas Public Libraries (FOSTPL) invites the public to their Annual Meeting, set for 6-8pm on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the Upper Gallery at the Enid M. Baa Public Library.
On the agenda are updates on 2009 activities, board elections, and the progress of [...]

Lasting 10 minutes, Friday’s eclipse may prove the longest for a millenium [AFP]  

Millions of people in Africa and Asia have viewed what is likely to prove the longest solar eclipse of the third millenium.
The path of the eclipse began in Africa on Friday, passing through Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia before crossing the Indian Ocean, where it reached [...]

By GREG BISHOP

  January 23, 2010
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets’ improbable run to the verge of their first Super Bowl appearance in 41 years started last January in a hotel conference room near the Baltimore-Washington airport.

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Rex Ryan, at left running a practice, showed he was more than a [...]

Police Commissioner Comments on George Greene Verdict
Police Commissioner Novelle E. Francis Jr. commented on the recent conviction of Police Sergeant George Greene on the charge of Possession of Unlicensed Firearms.
“We at the VIPD are not applauding the conviction of a police officer. However we are mindful, and reminded, that the police are not above the law. We are subject to [...]

Ministers insist the plot against the president was genuine

Three men accused of plotting to kidnap the president of Panama – including two of his bodyguards – have been arrested.
Trade and Industry Minister Roberto Henriquez said the bodyguards had admitted planning to seize President Ricardo Martinelli.
A Puerto Rican man had “infiltrated” their group, whose “absolutely real” plot had been to hand [...]

Police Confiscate Vehicle Following Traffic Stop
 Police on St. Croix are following up on an attempted traffic stop that occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 18 in the area of Whim. Police indicated for the vehicle to stop however the driver lead police on a high speed chase that ended in Estate La Grange. Upon stopping the car two male [...]

Maria Kirilenko of Russia captures the first set in her victory against Maria Sharapova in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday (Sunday night ET) in Melbourne.
2010 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Top shots: The best images from the Australian Open, the season’s first Grand Slam.
Schedule and results: Men | Women
Key contenders: Can Roger Federer return to the winner’s circle in Melbourne? [...]

Another Homocide on St. Thomas
On Saturday January 16th, 2010 at approximately 7:37 p.m. Police on St. Thomas were notified via 911 that a concerned citizen reported “shots fired”, and a possible shooting victim, in the area of the “pump house” by Building 7, in Kerwin Terrace. Police patrolling in the area also heard the shots fired and responded. The officers [...]

‘We have not done enough’

Several US army officers should face an investigation into their failure to supervise the Fort Hood massacre suspect, an official report says.
Thirteen people died when psychiatrist Major Nidal Hasan opened fire at the army base in Texas last November.
Unnamed officials earlier said up to eight officers would face action as his behaviour should have caused concern.
Defence [...]