2021 – Page 108 – Virgin Islands Free Press

3 Times As Many Red Snapper Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Tripled Quotas

NEW ORLEANS — Members of Congress say they expect relaxed catch limits for red snapper this year in light of a new study finding three times the number previously thought…

Bro Bot March 28, 2021

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Rival Puerto Rico Bills Dim Democratic Hopes Of A 51st State: Bloomberg

SAN JUAN — Two competing bills trying to end Puerto Rico’s status as one of the world’s oldest territories threaten to undermine each other — damping hopes that the island…

VI Free Press March 27, 2021

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2nd Top Man Promises To ‘Get To The Bottom’ Of V.I. Government Cyber Attacks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach announced that his office "is investigating a possible breach in its computer systems that has affected service delivery by its Recorder of Deeds…

VI Free Press March 27, 2021

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Repairs To Crown Mountain Road Near Shibui Condominiums To Resume Monday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Road work on Crown Mountain near Shibui Condominiums — which began in October 2020 — will resume on Monday, the Department of Public Works said Friday. Island…

VI Free Press March 27, 2021

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Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Sedan Near Oswald Harris Court: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An accident in downtown St. Thomas has tragically claimed the life of a motorcycle rider near Rumer Drive last night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to Rumer Drive…

VI Free Press March 26, 2021

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Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue Send Out $15 Million In Income Tax Refunds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue sent out more than 6,000 income tax refunds to residents this week totaling more than $15…

VI Free Press March 26, 2021

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What Are Representative Payees For Social Security Recipients? Expert Columnist

Thousands of people get monthly Social Security benefits in Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we will assign a…

Victor Rodriguez March 26, 2021

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Golden Grove Inmate Parties Hearty On Diet Of Cruzan Rum And Ganja … Excellent?

FREDERIKSTED — One Golden Grove prisoner is the life of the party at the St. Croix adult "correctional" facility. He is swimming in so much Cruzan Rum, marijuana and stogies…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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Penny Dreadful: Georgia Man Receives Final Paycheck In Coins

ATLANTA — A Georgia man said his former employer owed him a pretty penny, $915 to be exact, after leaving his job in November. But Andreas Flaten said he was…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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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