2020 – Page 118 – Virgin Islands Free Press

CHINA BAN! Caribbean Nations In Lockstep With United States Over Lockout

MIAMI — As the U.S. continues to enforce strict travel restrictions on travelers from China over the coronavirus outbreak, an increasing number of Caribbean nations are also doing the same,…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Royal Caribbean Bans China, Hong Kong, Macau Passport Holders From Ships Over Coronavirus Fears

BEIJING — Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. said this weekend it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Trump Appoints Coast Guard Rear Admiral As ‘Recovery Czar’ For Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — As Puerto Rico is struggling to recover from hurricanes and earthquakes, the White House confirmed this weekend that it is appointing U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Peter…

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FCC Preps $691M in Funding For New Networks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communication Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau set up procedures for its investment of up to $691 million over the next 10 years to support the build out…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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DHS Conducts Shelter Inspections In Advance Of 2020 Hurricane Season

CHRISTIANSTED — Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner, Kimberley CauseyGomez along with representatives from the American Red Cross, Department of Education, Department of Health, Office of the Governor – ADA…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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VIPD: Pedestrian Run Over Near VITEMA Headquarters

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A dark-colored vehicle traveling west on Moravian Highway in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency headquarters hit a pedestrian who was crossing the…

John McCarthy February 8, 2020

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Jahcori Potter Arrested After High-Powered Rifle Fired Near Housing Project: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police on St. Thomas are investigating the shooting of a high-powered assault rifle in a heavily-populated housing project yesterday, authorities said. Jahcori Potter, 20 of the Bovoni…

John McCarthy February 7, 2020

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BROAD DAYLIGHT ARMED ROBBERY! At Honduras Area Bar & Restaurant St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man liming outside a downtown St. Thomas bar and restaurant in his vehicle was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight Thursday morning, authorities said. Police were…

John McCarthy February 7, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Arrested After Breaking Girlfriend’s Collarbone In Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident has been arrested after a heated argument allegedly led to a brutal domestic violence assault, authorities said. Jason E. Raymond, 39, of Agnes…

John McCarthy February 6, 2020

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VIPD: Edictor ‘Puddy’ Manuel Esquillin Taken Into Official Custody Over 2019 Stabbing

FREDERIKSTED — Police in St. Croix say that a 34-year-old Concordia West man has turned himself into authorities. Edictor “Puddy” Esquillin is accused of the attempted stabbing murder of an unidentified…

John McCarthy February 6, 2020