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Man Accused of Burning Wife With Hot Iron During St. Thomas Anniversary Trip
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (128+ words) Sorry, No comment are found for this news. ST. THOMAS " A man is in custody facing domestic violence assault charges for reportedly burning his wife with a hot iron during an anniversary vacation in St. Thomas. Police took note of…...
Moderate Drought Holds on St. Thomas and St. John as Dry Season Tightens Grip on USVI
3+ week, 4+ day ago (369+ words) While drought conditions remain absent across most of Puerto Rico and St. Croix, moderate drought continues to affect St. Thomas and St. John as the northeastern Caribbean moves deeper into its dry season, according to the latest regional climate and…...
Bill to Mandate Pledge of Allegiance and Virgin Islands Motto in Schools Halted Amid Constitutional and Inclusivity Concerns
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (467+ words) Lawmakers on Wednesday voted to hold a bill that would require the Pledge of Allegiance and the Virgin Islands Motto to be recited daily in each public school. Despite an opt-out clause, lawmakers were wary of the potential constitutional repercussions…...
New SNAP Soda Restrictions Advance Under Kennedy’s MAHA Plan as States Move to Cut Sugary Purchases
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (503+ words) In a move aimed at reshaping America's nutrition landscape, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spearheaded a campaign to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and sugary drinks, arguing…...