March 2021 – Page 4 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Bureau of Corrections Response To St. Croix AVIS Newspaper’s Weekend Edition

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) said it "continues to progress,despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have affected employee morale,wellness, and work-life balance…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith To Discuss Safety Of COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, the chairwoman of President Biden’s COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, will be the guest on the “Press Box” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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How Do Online Casinos Attract And Retain Players?

The online gambling industry is fast-growing, with new casinos popping up almost on a daily basis. In such a competitive environment, operators have to be innovative in terms of attracting…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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SAVED BY THE SHIELD! Policeman Fired Upon Inside Campo Rico Suspect’s Home

FREDERIKSTED — Police attempting to make contact with a suspect were fired upon as they tried to enter a room at the suspect's house in Campo Rico early this morning,…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Acting On A Warrant, Cops Find Illegal Ammunition In Prince St. Woman’s Home

FREDERIKSTED — Police acting on a search warrant found a cache of illegal ammunition in a St. Croix woman's home early this morning, authorities said. Rikisha Heywood, 35, of Queen…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education Celebrates USVI History Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education will host a series of activities to commemorate Virgin Islands History Month in March. For…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Tourism: Taking All Tourists Regardless Of Health Status Reaped Huge Dollar Rewards

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The numbers are in, and Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said the territory did far better than its neighbors during the 2020 tourist season. Where stay-over…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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New Website For The USVI Means Poison Prevention Is Now At Your Fingertips

JACKSONVILLE — The Florida/USVI Poison Information Center is announcing a new website for residentsof the U.S. Virgin Islands in conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week. The new website can be…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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Health Department Offers COVID-19 Vaccines At DeCastro Clinic On St. John

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on St. John from 8 a.m. to noon – beginning March 20 — on every Saturday…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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Suspect In Murder Case Charged With Illegal Possession of Ammunition: VIPD

CANE BAY — VIPD police detectives obtained a search warrant for the vehicle of a person of interest in a murder case and got what they were looking for —…

VI Free Press March 17, 2021