2021 – Page 74 – Virgin Islands Free Press

DPNR ADVISORY: 2 Beaches Fail Water Quality Testing; Which Ones To Avoid

FREDERIKSTED — Two beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands failed to meet established water quality standards and should be avoided this weekend, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said;…

VI Free Press June 18, 2021

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South Carolina Man Gets 4 Years In Prison For Mailing Himself 2 Guns In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A South Carolina man got nearly four years in prison for mailing himself two handguns in St. Thomas, authorities said. Steven Baxter, 36, of Orangeburg, South Carolina…

VI Free Press June 17, 2021

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Accused Armed Robber Cops Guilty Plea To Possession of Marijuana

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man awaiting trial for armed robbery in connection to a jewelry store heist pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana charges in U.S. District Court,…

VI Free Press June 17, 2021

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Do You Remember How Much You Made At Your First Job? Social Security Can Tell You

Ever wonder what you earned the year you worked your first job? Or perhaps any other year you worked? We can tell you. Your earnings history is a record of…

Victor Rodriguez June 17, 2021

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Tons of Brown, Stinky Seaweed Washing Up On USVI Shores … Get Ready For More

SAN JUAN — Slimy, stinky brown seaweed that ruins beachgoers' vacations from the Caribbean to Florida may be the new normal unless Brazil halts Amazon deforestation, experts say. The culprit,…

VI Free Press June 17, 2021

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CRICKET REPORT: Smith, Warner To Miss Australia Tours of Caribbean, Bangladesh

MELBOURNE — Steve Smith will miss Australia’s limited-overs cricket tours to the West Indies and Bangladesh because of an elbow injury, while David Warner and Pat Cummins are among at…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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DPNR Launches Story Time Hour On Wheels For Kids Starting On Friday

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) will be launching Story Time hour on Wheels. Every…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Arrested For Stalking Woman With Protective Order From Him

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man under a court order to stay home was spotted on two occasions following the woman he was supposed to be keeping away from,…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Megaship Grounded After 8 Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean's new megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, was supposed to hail the company's return to business as near-usual this summer. But the ship's launch is now delayed,…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks To Increase Awareness Of Elder Abuse On WEAAD Day

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an Elder Justice Initiative which seeks to combat elder abuse and financial fraud targeted at seniors. Elder abuse is an…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021