March 2021 – Page 3 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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Florida Family Finds Dead Snake Inside Their Clothes Dryer

GROVELAND, Florida — After their clothes dryer began blowing out a lot of lint, a Florida family called a repair man who discovered a dead snake rather than a jammed…

VI Free Press March 24, 2021

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Attorney Akeel St. Jean Elected To Helm St. Croix Chamber of Commerce

CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney Akeel St. Jean has been elected chairman of the board of directors for the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce. St. Jean, 31, has replaced former chairman Ryan…

VI Free Press March 23, 2021

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Former St. Croix Kayaker Accused Of Domestic Violence In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A former St. Croix resident is accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico after an alleged incident last summer, authorities said. Craig Herbert Scott has been out…

VI Free Press March 23, 2021

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Feds Charge St. Croix Couple With Manufacturing, Selling Illegal Firearms

CHARTLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix couple faces a host of federal firearms charges after authorities say they purchased gun parts online, then illegally assembled and sold more than 100…

VI Free Press March 22, 2021

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Glass Lens May Shine A Light On Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance In South Pacific

BUKA, Papua New Guinea — Diving a wreck can be an exciting adventure: You never know what you might discover. In the case of Tracy Wildrix, though, he had a…

VI Free Press March 22, 2021

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NIGHT LIGHTS! VIPD Helps Put The Lights Back On In Smith Bay To Tamp Down Crime

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department worked with the local government to ensure that street lights are working in a St. Thomas east end neighborhood. The VIPD joined…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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SNEAKY! St. Thomas Woman Nabbed At Airport Trying To Leave Town After Fencing Stolen Cell Phone: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly fenced a stolen cell phone was nabbed by alert police detectives at the airport prior to boarding a flight, authorities said.…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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Frydenhoj Man Charged With Domestic Violence After Damaging Woman’s Vehicle: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on domestic violence-related charges after allegedly damaging a woman's vehicle on Friday. Shawn K. Chichester Sr., 41, of Estate Frydenhoj, was…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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2 Men Re-Arrested In Prison And Charged With 1st Degree Murder In Teen’s Death

FREDERIKSTED — Two of four males arrested in the murder of a St. Croix woman in Estate Paradise last year have had the charges against them upgraded, authorities said. Calijah…

VI Free Press March 20, 2021