2021 – Page 139 – Virgin Islands Free Press

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

U.S. Attorney’s Office Encourages Public To Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Attorney's Office encourages everyone to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by saluting our law enforcement officers this Saturday. “Local and federal law enforcement officers are…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Mafolie Road To Be Closed For 30-Minute Intervals Starting Tomorrow: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is asking St. Thomas residents to refrain from using Mafolie Road tomorrow and Monday. "The road will be closed for 30-minute intervals…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

How To Launch A Successful Career In The Tech Industry

Whether you are a teenager contemplating the major you will want to take up in college or an adult on the verge of switching jobs, the world of tech is…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

4 Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan Your Retirement

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you are among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your…

Victor Rodriguez January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Trump Rally Incites Mob Of Thugs To Storm U.S. Capitol To Delay Counting Of Electoral College Votes

WASHINGTON — The chaos in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday unfolded after President Donald Trump spent weeks whipping his supporters into a frenzy with false allegations of fraud in the…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Consumer News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection On The Lookout For ‘Genuine Fakes’ In U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — With the holiday season ending, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are reiterating their consumer alert for counterfeit and pirated goods with…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Hospital Ground Man Charged With Rape After Domestic Violence Incident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident was charged with rape after a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Justin J.T. Diaz, 31 of Hospital Ground, was arrested at 2 p.m.…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Police News

Florida Man Drowns While Snorkeling In Trunk Bay On Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CRUZ BAY — A Florida man on vacation with his family apparently drowned while snorkeling in St. John on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Nathaniel Outcalt, 47, of Venice, Florida drowned…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News British Virgin Islands News

Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Tortola In British Virgin Islands: USGS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, 31 miles north-northeast of the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The BVI…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Force DPW To Close Entire Public Works Compound In Anna’s Hope

CHRISTIANSTED — On Tuesday, the Department of Public Works said its VITRAN St. Croix office will be closed until further notice. Today, DPW spokeswoman Renee Exius said "the entire Annas…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021