2019 – Page 52 – Virgin Islands Free Press

V.I. Department of Health Warns Residents About Dangers Of The National Opioid Crisis

CHRISTIANSTED — During the period between 1999 and 2018, over 400,000 Americans died as a result of overdoses related to America’s Opioid crisis. Data from the Centers for Disease Control…

VI Free Press March 29, 2019

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Mr Williamz Drops New Single On Reggae Scene Featuring St. Thomas’ Own Pressure Busspipe

LONDON — Blending 80's / 90's dancehall style with coolly authentic reggae – Mr Williamz' passionate dedication to music and his experience within the genre sound through on his latest single: 'Your…

VI Free Press March 29, 2019

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UVI Lady Bucs New Head Basketball Coach Is St. Croix’s Jackson Dolor

FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix native and basketball coach veteran, Jackson Dolor has been named University of the Virgin Islands Interim Lady Bucs Head Basketball Coach. Dolor has been serving as…

John McCarthy March 29, 2019

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SWEENEY ARRESTED! For Allegedly Trying To Deal 11 Pounds of Cocaine on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is accused by federal authorities of trying to deal 11 pounds of cocaine on the Big Island. Jakwan Sweeney, 21, of St. Croix arrested…

John McCarthy March 28, 2019

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VIPD: St. Thomas Man Shot While Parking Vehicle On Goat Street

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at approximately 10:28 p.m., 911 Central Dispatch received a call about shots being fired in the area of Goat Street (Prindsens Gade)…

John McCarthy March 28, 2019

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Coral World Ocean Park Team Rescues Sea Turtle At Bolongo Bay Cliffs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A sea turtle named after an Egyptian sun god flew cargo to Miami this week as local veterinarians and a volunteer worked to save its life. Coral…

John McCarthy March 28, 2019

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WAPA Turns Off Power In St. Thomas And St. John … Five Feeders Disconnected Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — About 11,700 Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority customers on five St. Thomas and St. John feeders are without electrical service this morning. WAPA said the "power…

VI Free Press March 27, 2019

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Florida Man Dies In Freak Accident Near Miss Bea Road On St. Croix Monday Night

CHRISTIANSTED -- A Florida man lost his life when he drove straight into a utility pole on the East End of St. Croix. William Littell, 49, of Ocala, Florida, was…

John McCarthy March 26, 2019

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Senator Gittens: La Reine Fish Market Has Been Cleaned Up By Government

Mid-Island, ST. CROIX – Litter, debris and brush have been removed from the La Reine Fish Market with the comprehensive cleanup being the first phase in the rehabilitation process, Senate…

John McCarthy March 25, 2019

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Teenager Ezius Ashly Arrested As St. John’s Gun-Toting, Gun-Butting ‘Good Samaritan’ Attacker

CRUZ BAY -- A 19-year-old St. John man has been arrested as the gun-toting, gun-butting "Good Samaritan" attacker of a hitchhiker from earlier this month. Ezius Ashly, 19, of Cruz…

John McCarthy March 25, 2019