2020 – Page 128 – Virgin Islands Free Press

VIPD: Accused Armed KFC Robber Akemoi Simmonds Was ‘Compliant’ With Cops

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man has been arrested for his alleged role in an attempted robbery of a fast food restaurant two days ago, authorities said. Akemoi J. Simmonds,…

John McCarthy January 9, 2020

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Dominican Arrested 4 Stealing Items In Crime Scene After 2 Men Were Shot Dead In Contant: VIPD

CRUZ BAY — A Dominican Republic native has been picked up on a bench warrant after he allegedly stole items from a double murder scene, authorities said. Police have also…

John McCarthy January 9, 2020

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VIPD: St. Croix Man Charged With Forging Owner’s Signature On Business Check

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man has turned himself in to police after learning he was wanted for allegedly forging the signature of a business owner on a check, authorities…

John McCarthy January 9, 2020

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WANTED FOR COKI POINT BEACH MURDER: Antonio ‘Soda’ Gooding: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help tonight to locate a St. Thomas man wanted for questioning in a murder case that happened at one of the territory's most popular beaches…

VI Free Press January 9, 2020

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VIPD: Duane ‘Dee’ Hammond Was Transgender Run Over On The Christiansted Bypass

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department identified the transgender victim of a fatal pedestrian accident Saturday on the Christiansted Bypass. Duane "Dee" Hammond of Vermont was crossing the roadway…

John McCarthy January 8, 2020

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Deadly Earthquake Leaves Puerto Rico With No Power, No Water And Residents Fear More To Come

GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico — A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of…

VI Free Press January 8, 2020

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Successive Concussive Earthquakes Keep Getting Bigger In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn today, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes…

VI Free Press January 6, 2020

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Caribbean’s First Non-Profit Investigative News Network Launches In Jamaica

KINGSTON — The Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN) just launched with the unveiling of four deep dive exposés produced by over a dozen Caribbean journalists. CIJN is a project of the…

VI Free Press January 6, 2020

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Experienced American Sailor Run Over By Powerboat While Snorkeling Off Guana Island In The BVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Two American tourists were seriously injured while snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands after a marine accident on Friday, authorities said. One man was killed. John…

John McCarthy January 6, 2020

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The Difference Between Online And Bank Loan Applications

If there is one thing that most people share, it is the concern about financial security and money in general. Sooner or later, most people find themselves in debt ––…

VI Free Press January 5, 2020