2020 – Page 24 – Virgin Islands Free Press

NASA Flight Crew On SpaceX Rocket Includes 1st Black Astronaut To Live Aboard International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL — Four astronauts lifted off Sunday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX rocket bound for the International Space Station. Liftoff occurred right on…

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St. Thomas Native, Accused Of Being An Atlanta Cop And Street Gang Member, To Be Sentenced In Federal Court

ATLANTA — A St. Thomas native will be sentenced by a federal judge today after his conviction on a racketeering charge in a case where authorities said the Georgia cop…

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How To Avoid A Turkey Fryer Fire This Thanksgiving

COTTON VALLEY — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and fire officials are reminding those in charge of preparing the bird to beware of the hazards surrounding deep frying turkeys.…

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USS Sioux City Assists Distressed Mariner In The Caribbean

SANTO DOMINGO -— The USS Sioux City recently assisted in the rescue of a mariner in medical distress while operating in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations in the…

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HOMELESS, BUT NOT HOPELESS: New Community Outreach Group Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

CHRISTIANSTED — People down on their luck now have a healthy alternative to life on the streets. Thanks to a new program that allows homeless people to leave the streets…

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Traveling ICU Nurse Notices Territory Could Use More Nursing Help In Hospitals Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Her battle with COVID-19 began in New York City, shifted to Connecticut and now has her in St. Thomas. That's where Rachel Hartley currently helps to fight the coronavirus pandemic for the…

VI Free Press November 15, 2020

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Police Commander Meets With Taxi Drivers To Hear Parking Gripes

CHRISTIANSTED — A representative of the Virgin Islands Police Department heard some of the concerns of taxi drivers near the taxi stand downtown this weekend. Police Lt. Herminia Rivera, commander…

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U.S. Attorney General Barr: ‘Orlando Hall Has 5 Days Left To Live Before Lethal Injection In Indiana’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr has directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to go forward with the execution of death row inmate Orlando Cordia Hall in Indiana…

VI Free Press November 14, 2020

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Feds Wanted To Arrest Disgraced Financier Jeffrey Epstein As He Was Judging A Beauty Contest In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The FBI wanted to arrest Jeffrey Epstein while he was judging a beauty pageant in St. Thomas seven months before he signed a non-prosecution deal that shielded him from…

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Habitual Offender Released From Golden Grove Prison Being Sought By Police: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police are asking for your help today to find a 35-year-old St. Croix man wanted for burglary, domestic violence and contempt of court. Joseph Elliott, Jr. has an arrest…

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