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February 11, 2007

Suspect in CAHS shooting turns himself in

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“We’re not going to let these recent events color our view of what we’ve done so far”

A 16-year-old boy suspected of shooting High School turned himself in to police on Thursday. via Virgin Islands Daily News

February 10, 2007

Officer killed, 2 wounded in shootout

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“At this point, everybody involved in law enforcement - whether territorial or federal - they’re all involved”

Daily News Photo by NICK SCHNEEMAN Investigators analyze the scene in Hospital Ground of a shooting that left a police officer dead. via Virgin Islands Daily News

February 9, 2007

Student shot twice at CAHS; police searching for suspect

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“They know who he is and have been searching for him, but he has not been picked up yet”

Daily News Photos by SEAN McCOY Police monitor students leaving the campus of Charlotte Amalie High School on Monday. via Virgin Islands Daily News

February 8, 2007

Murder Suspect in Police Officer Killing in Custody

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“In the presence of his attorney, Clive Rivers, Mr. Paris was arrested and charged with first-degree murder”

A 24-year-old St. Thomas man wanted in connection with last Thursday’s shooting death of a police officer surrendered to Police Monday afternoon. via Juno Beach Online

February 7, 2007

Man convicted in car-crash death of girlfriend

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 9:20 am

It took a V.I. Superior Court jury about an hour on Tuesday to find a 21-year-old man guilty of causing his girlfriend’s death by driving recklessly with her as a passenger in his car. via Virginislandsdailynews.com

Scientists warn of possible global warming effects on V.I.

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“The temperature of the ocean is paramount - the most important single factor in hurricane strength. Projections are that they’ll be more intense, and that’s a major concern for us.”

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February 6, 2007

St. John Arts Festival to celebrate island’s cultural evolution

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 9:20 pm

Arts, crafts, music and drama will be employed to depict St. John’s rich history and natural heritage during a free public festival that begins Feb. via Virgin Islands Daily News

Miss U.S. Virgin Islands Universe

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 1:20 pm

“My journey through life is guided by laughter, taking risks, embracing new challenges, and always keeping my eyes on the prize”

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Spirit Airlines to charge extra fee for second bag

Filed under: USVI, St Thomas, St John, St Croix News — @ 5:20 am

“It’s much higher at holiday time, but right now you might find only 10 percent of the passengers checking two or more bags.”

If you plan to check two bags on Spirit Airlines this weekend or afterward, be prepared to pay an extra fee at the ticket counter.

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