2021 – Page 127 – Virgin Islands Free Press

HBO Max Plans To Launch In Caribbean, Latin America In June

SAN JUAN (Reuters) — Video streaming service HBO Max will launch in 39 regions across Latin America and the Caribbean in late June, AT&T Inc’s Warner Media said this weekend,…

VI Free Press February 15, 2021

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VIPD’s Mobile Command Center Sent To Dorsch Beach To Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department's "Mobile Command Center" was deployed to a waterfront area of the west end port town as part of its strict enforcement of COVID-19…

VI Free Press February 15, 2021

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Coast Guard Seizes 4,000 Pounds Of Cocaine In Caribbean Worth $53 Million

KEY WEST — The Coast Guard says a crew of its Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to its home port in Florida after a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea…

VI Free Press February 14, 2021

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Help police find Daniym ‘Paka’ Heywood, wanted on illegal gun charge: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find an "armed and dangerous" St. Croix man who is wanted on an illegal gun charge, authorities said. Daniym "Paka" Heywood, 23, of…

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Georgia Prosecutor Says Criminal Probe Of Trump’s Actions Will Look At Intent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump tried to influence the result of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election suggested the former president knew what he was doing when he…

VI Free Press February 13, 2021

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Queen Of All Mainstream Media … Stacey Plaskett Takes Capitol By Storm … Peacefully

WASHINGTON — Stacey Plaskett has taken the Capitol by storm. But it was a "peaceful" takeover of the seat of democracy this week — one that was accomplished in the…

VI Free Press February 13, 2021

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St. Croix Man Gets 35 Years In Prison For Brutal Beating Death Of Church Deacon

KINGSHILL — A 22-year-old man will spend much of his life behind bars for his part in the brutal 2015 beating death of 73-year-old Augustus Bannis in Upper Love on…

VI Free Press February 12, 2021

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Americans Go Ape For ‘Gorilla Glue Challenge’ … End Up In Emergency Rooms

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man ended up in the emergency room after doing the "Gorilla Glue Challenge," inspired by the viral story of a Louisiana woman who sprayed permanent adhesive all over…

VI Free Press February 12, 2021

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St. Croix Native Dance Choreographer Wins Prestigious Art Fellowship

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — Although she has been dancing since age of 5, performer and choreographer Cynthia Oliver never thought she could make a career out of it. Decades later, Oliver…

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Police Remind Residents Not To Drink And Drive Over President’s Day Weekend

FREDERIKSTED — This President’s Day weekend, Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor and the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) asked motorists throughout the territory to always be vigilant and safe.…

VI Free Press February 12, 2021