November 2019 – Page 3 – Virgin Islands Free Press

VIPD’s Dirty Cop Yomont King To Avoid Prison Term With Federal Guilty Plea

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dirty cop Yomont King will avoid prison time as part of a plea bargain arrangement with federal authorities. King, a Virgin Islands Police Department officer, pleaded guilty…

John McCarthy November 7, 2019

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Popular Bank Opens Virgin Gorda Branch Office In The British Virgin Islands Today

SPANISH TOWN — Popular Bank announced that the Virgin Gorda Branch at Yacht Harbor opened today in the British Virgin Islands. Following an opening ceremony and press conference, the branch…

VI Free Press November 6, 2019

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Music Academy Offering Scholarships For New Members Of VI Youth String Orchestra

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — G-Clef Music Academy successfully launched its VI Youth String Orchestra earlier this year. After the summer break, G-Clef has been eager to continue and expand the orchestra with new…

VI Free Press November 5, 2019

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UVI Board of Trustees Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, Fundraising Goals

FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2020 Budget of $47.1 million in a regular session of its quarterly meeting on Saturday.…

VI Free Press November 3, 2019

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CVS Rejects Purdue Student’s Puerto Rican ID, Asks For Immigration Papers To Buy Cold Medicine

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — CVS officials say they are investigating a claim by a Purdue University engineering student who said he was denied the purchase of an over-the-counter cold medicine…

VI Free Press November 3, 2019

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Virginia Native To Represent USVI In 2019 Miss Universe Pageant in Atlanta

ATLANTA — A Virginia native will represent the territory in an upcoming international beauty and talent pageant. Andrea Piecuch, 25, will be up on stage as the United States Virgin…

VI Free Press November 3, 2019

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Things You Should Do To Avoid Distraction When Driving Long Distance

All drivers are guilty of getting distracted while on the road every now and then. Unfortunately, being distracted while driving for long distances is known to be one of the…

VI Free Press November 3, 2019

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Pittsburgh Women Get 5 and 6 Years In Prison For Crack Cocaine Convictions

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two Pennsylvania women were handed sentences of 5.2 years and 6.4 years for a crack cocaine conviction in federal court. Ngoc Nguyen, 22, and Fendi Brooks, 26,…

John McCarthy November 1, 2019