UVI simulation center prepares future EMTs Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 News Very soon, the first exposure to the sounds, sights and smells of a serious motor vehicle accident future EMTs in the Virgin Islands experience might not be on a local roadway where split second decisions will mean the difference between life and death, but in a controlled environment where instructors can let them make mistakes and offer tips and lessons with no lives at stake. Click here to read more now. News Territory homicides increase 14% in 2020 There was a 14% increase in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019, and a 24% increase in domestic violence calls for service, V.I. Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor testified Wednesday. Click here to read more now. News Venezuelan fishermen say they were forced to smuggle cocaine by pirates An attorney for one of 11 Venezuelan fishermen charged with smuggling 121 pounds of cocaine has asked the court to permit a “duress defense,” arguing that armed pirates held the crew at gunpoint and threatened to kill their families if they didn’t deliver the drugs. Click here to read more now. Island Action 24/7 Infrared art shows the V.I. in a new light The new 81C event space will host a full-scale gallery show of fine art photography, with an exhibition celebration event Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. “Virgin Islands Infrared — Photography by Jared Shomo” showcases a contemporary collection of images printed on metal by photographer Jared Shomo. Click here to read more now. Visit today's E-edition ‌ ‌ The Virgin Islands Daily News | 9155 Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]