Local News
WAPA Issues Report on Spate of Blackouts During Recent Torrential Rains
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said Tuesday that a series of outages in both districts last week and through the weekend were the result of extreme weather conditions, coupled with its aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance due to financial constraints.
UVI to Award Over 250 Degrees at 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
The ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 9, at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, and on Friday, May 10, under the tent on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix.Â
GOVERNMENT AND POLICE NEWS
Three Plead Guilty in Cocaine Smuggling Operation
Eleuterio Gomez Murillo, 53, of Colombia, and Randall Vasquez, 47, and Mainor Salazar Montero, 34, both of Costa Rica, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to possession with intent to distribute cocaine onboard a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday.
