January 2021 – Page 2 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Former Vice President Mike Pence Escapes Harsh Media Glare With St. Croix Vacation

CHRISTIANSTED — The now-former vice president could have gone anywhere. But to get away and just feel safe, Mike Pence — who left office eight days ago — chose St. Croix.…

VI Free Press January 28, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

Former VIPD Police Sergeant Raymond T. Matthew Sr., Known As The Original ‘Cake Boss,’ Dies In Orlando

FREDERIKSTED — The family of retired police sergeant Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. announces his passing on January 5, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, Florida. At the time of his…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Bernie Sanders’ Mittens, Memes Help Raise $1.8 Million For Charity

About those wooly mittens that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They’ve helped to raise $1.8 million in the last five…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Apple Urges Security Upgrade To iPhones, iPads But Mum On Specific Threat

CUPERTINO, California — Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update their devices to fix security flaws that might have been “actively exploited” by hackers. Apple made the software…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

Boat Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Car Rounding Corner Near Garden Center In Adrian

CRUZ BAY — A St. John boat captain who just got married six months ago died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening. Ceneca E. "Drumie" Lindo, 36, of Estate…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

DPW Updates Motorists On Road Striping Project In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it is continuing to repaint road striping to improve motoring safety in St. Thomas. The department currently has a road…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Coast Guard, U.S. Border Patrol Seize $1.9 Million In Cocaine, Detain 2 Smugglers In Isabela, Puerto Rico

AGUADILLA — A Coast Guard aircrew combined efforts with U.S. Border Patrol agents during a drug smuggling event Saturday that resulted in the seizure of 157 pounds (71 Kilos) of…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter

FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising "increased traffic enforcement" for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Caribbean News

Jamaican Immigrant Identified As Florida Beer Bandit Arrested After Latest Booze Binge

FORT LAUDERDALE — A Jamaican immigrant who authorities described as a beer bandit for his role in seven thefts of booze at Florida stores has been arrested. Damian St. Aubyn…

VI Free Press January 26, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News British Virgin Islands News

Earthquakes Rattle St. John, Tortola, Puerto Rico And St. Kitts On Sunday: USGS

CRUZ BAY — Minor earthquakes rattled four islands in the Caribbean on Sunday evening, including St. John and Puerto Rico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) and the UWI…

VI Free Press January 26, 2021