2019 – Page 56 – Virgin Islands Free Press

TROUBLE IN PARADISE: Antiguan PM Gaston Browne Puts His Foot In His Mouth … St. Thomas Might Benefit

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Chaos in Antigua’s cruise industry could be a boon for the territory, West Indian Co. Ltd. officials said this weekend. Antigua has undertaken the renovation and privatization…

John McCarthy March 17, 2019

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British Prince Charles Off On Caribbean Tour Including Communist-Run Cuba

HAVANA -- British Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embark on a Caribbean tour on Sunday during which they will become the first British royals to visit Communist-run Cuba, even…

John McCarthy March 16, 2019

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V.I. Human Services Receives $725,112 Grant Award For Preschool Development From Federal Government

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has been awarded a $725,112 Preschool Development Birth through Five Initial Grant (PDG B-5) from the Administration for…

John McCarthy March 16, 2019

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VIPD: Sapphire Beach Resort Security Guard Attacked Taxi Driver With Metal Pipe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Police said a Sapphire Beach Resort security guard attacked a taxi driver with a metal pipe on St. Thomas Wednesday night. Wilfred Brewer, Jr., 42, of Estate…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Home Depot Cashier Accused Of Stealing From Kingshill Store … Twice!

KINGSHILL — A Home Depot cashier is accused of stealing from the mid-island-based store on two occasions, authorities said. Clyde James Jr., 27, was arrested about 2:45 p.m. on Monday…

VI Free Press March 15, 2019

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Armed Robbers Get $2K In Cash From Tutu Park McDonald’s In St. Thomas Just Before Midnight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Two masked armed robbers made off with at least $2,000 in cash and smart phones at the McDonald's restaurant in the Tutu Park Mall just before midnight.…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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St. Croix Bartender Gets 1.5 Years In Prison For Bringing 10 Pounds of Marijuana On American Airlines Flight

CHRISTIANSTED – A well-known St. Croix bartender was given 1.5 years in prison Thursday by a federal judge for bringing about 10 pounds of marijuana on a commercial flight. Gibbs…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Virgin Gorda Is ‘Abuzz’ With Megayachts Off North Sound Near Bitter End, British Virgin Islands

SPANISH TOWN -- The North Sound of Virgin Gorda (just off Bitter End) has been all ‘abuzz this week with an armada of megayacht toys in support of the M/Y…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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VITEMA Promotes Tsunami Preparedness In Territory This Week

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said today that the week of March 10 to 16 is "Tsunami Preparedness Week." This is VITEMA’s opportunity continue to…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Dominican Republic Man Who Sneaked Back In To Territory Nine Months After Deportation Gets 1.5 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A Dominican Republic national who returned to the territory nine months after he was deported from the United States -- gets to stay another 1.5 years here…

John McCarthy March 14, 2019