2020 – Page 95 – Virgin Islands Free Press

2 Armed Men Make Off With Cash From Pizza Hut At Fort Mylner Shopping Center

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two armed men robbed a fast food restaurant of an undetermined amount of cash at a shopping center in mid-island St. Thomas on Friday night, authorities said.…

John McCarthy April 25, 2020

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Work On VING Readiness Center Continues Despite Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the reconstruction of the Leonard B. Francis Readiness Center in St. Thomas is on schedule to meet its November 2020 deadline. After…

VI Free Press April 25, 2020

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Woman Arrested At St. Thomas Airport With 11 Pounds Of Marijuana In Luggage

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman was arrested at the St. Thomas airport for trying to smuggle at least 11 pounds of marijuana into the territory, federal authorities said. A criminal…

John McCarthy April 24, 2020

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U.S. Navy Destroyer in Caribbean Has Significant Coronavirus Outbreak On Board

SAN JUAN — A U.S. Navy destroyer is believed to have a significant coronavirus outbreak on board as it carries out a counter-narcotics mission in the Caribbean, U.S. officials told…

Bro Bot April 24, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

St. Thomas Man Turns Himself In To Police, Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for attacking a family member earlier this month voluntarily surrendered himself to police without incident, authorities said. Shawn Blake, 40, was arrested…

John McCarthy April 24, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Ganja Accessories Store Owner Fights Off 2 St. Thomas Men In Robbery Attempt: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A marijuana accessories store owner fought off two St. Thomas men trying to rob him as he was trying to open his store on Wednesday, authorities said.…

John McCarthy April 23, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

CPB-AMO Agents Capture 3 Puerto Rican Men With $1.1 Million In Cash On Boat

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three Puerto Rican men were caught with at least six figures in cash on board a vessel off the coast of a St. Thomas beach last night,…

John McCarthy April 22, 2020

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COVID-19 Patients To Be Moved To ‘Training Institute’ On Grounds Of National Guard Armory In Bethlehem

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands National Guard said it is working with the Virgin Islands government and its federal partners to convert the 210th Regional Training Institute at its Estate Bethlehem…

Bro Bot April 22, 2020

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Home Invader Startled By Homeowners During Burglary Arrested By VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A home invader who was startled when he realized that people were home at the time he was burglarizing an Anna's Retreat home on Saturday has been…

John McCarthy April 22, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

ECLAC Seeks To Help Disabled, Elderly, Poor, During Time of COVID-19

BRIDGETOWN — Social protection systems are coming under considerable pressure with the implementation of mitigation strategies to control the spread of COVID-19 in the Caribbean. Efforts to mitigate the negative…

VI Free Press April 21, 2020