2021 – Page 64 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Strengthens Ties With Nature Conservancy

CORAL GABLES — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is strengthening its collaboration with one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to promote sustainable tourism…

Bro Bot July 12, 2021

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Police Find Body Of Man With Gunshot Wound In Road At Campo Rico Today

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating the discovery of a man found shot to death at the side of the road in Campo Rico early this morning. Lionel Hendricks, 31, of…

John McCarthy July 12, 2021

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SUV Slams Into Two 6-Year-Old Boys, 1 Adult, 1 Parked Car And 1 Building: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — An out-of-control SUV driving through town crashed into a parked car and then pinballed into two 6-year-olds and an adult on foot before finally slamming into a building…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Secrecy Surrounds Winners Of ‘Vax To Win USVI’ Lottery Drawing … None Announced

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two lucky people won $200,000 in the first ever General Vaccine Lottery on Friday — but Government House, the program itself and lottery officials — all won't…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Goat Lottery Planned To Protect Hawaii Historic Park

HONOLULU — To protect historic lands from invasive goats, Hawaii officials will distribute the live animals to the public via a lottery. Hawaii officials will hold the lottery as a…

VI Free Press July 11, 2021

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Berry-Benjamin Leads USVI Delegation at National Model Schools Conference

NASHVILLE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin led a delegation of school administrators, content-area coordinators, and state and district leaders at the 29th Annual Model Schools Conference…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Government Seeks Virgin Islanders Living Abroad To Come Home To Fill Jobs Here

ATLANTA — The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Personnel has announced the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness of the wide range of public service jobs available in…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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St. Croix Educator And Entertainer Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree In Glynn: VIPD

KINGSHILL – Police say a woman died after she crashed her sedan into a tree in Estate Glynn early this morning. Amaris Chew, 34, of Estate Calquohoun, died at the…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Looking For Suspect Who Fired Gunshots During Solberg Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police responded to a report of shots fired and found a man who said he had been assaulted by the gunman in Solberg on Friday night. The…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Investigate Hospital Ground Shooting That Left 1 ‘Male’ Injured

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting in Hospital Ground that left one man injured early Friday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a Black…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021