2021 – Page 86 – Virgin Islands Free Press

DPW: Emergency Relief Work Begins In St. Thomas and St. John This Week

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of upcoming Emergency Relief work on Bordeaux Mountain, St. John and Upper Dorothea, St. Thomas. In preparation for…

VI Free Press May 18, 2021

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Police Don New Uniforms In St. Croix District On Monday: VIPD On Twitter

FREDERIKSTED — If you were out and about on Monday, you probably noticed that the Virgin Islands Police Department had its new uniforms on display in St. Croix for the…

VI Free Press May 18, 2021

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St. Croix Career & Technical Education Center Holds USVI’s 1st Hybrid Graduation

KINGSHILL — The St. Croix Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) successfully hosted the territory’s first hybrid graduation ceremony on Monday, with 140 students receiving certificates in various career pathways. …

VI Free Press May 18, 2021

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Orlando Man With 27 Pounds Of Marijuana In Suitcases Pleads Guilty To Avoid Trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Marvin Forbes, 49, from Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court just prior to the beginning of jury…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Supermarket Cashier With 167 Pounds Of Marijuana In 7 Suitcases Pleads Guilty

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former supermarket cashier who brought 167 pounds of marijuana to the airport in seven suitcases pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges today, authorities said. Idesha Patricia…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Man Awaiting Trial For Armed Robbery Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who is awaiting trial for an armed jewelry store robbery has been arrested on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Shemelle Isaac, 29, of…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Woman Faces 10 Years In Prison After Admitting To Stealing $17K In Tax Refunds

CHRISTIANSTED — A woman who used fake IDs and filed multiple tax returns faces 10 years in prison after a guilty plea in federal court on Friday, authorities said. Nicolette…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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How Much Can You Make With A Webcam From BongaCams?

In 2020, when literally the whole world went online because of the pandemic, many people started looking for work opportunities online and discovered the sphere of webcam. We decided to…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Massachusetts Native Wanted For Torching Auto Parts Business In St. John: VIPD

CRUZ BAY — Police need your help to find a Massachusetts native who is wanted for torching an auto parts business in St. John just over a week ago, authorities said.…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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10 People Arrested In 1 Day On St. Thomas For Faking COVID-19 Test Prior To Flight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ten people were arrested in one day on St. Thomas for fudging their COVID-19 tests prior to boarding a flight to the territory, authorities said. Savonne Hunter,…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021