January 2025 – Page 11 – Virgin Islands Free Press

VIPD holds Amber Alert training summit on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department hosted a summit for the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program’s national director and team members on January 14-15, 2025, at…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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VIDE names USVI Teachers of the Year

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announced the 2025 District Teacher of the Year winners, recognizing two extraordinary educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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Kenya deploys 217 more police officers to Haiti under UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence

NAIROBI (AP) — Kenya has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational force to curb gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation, Kenya’s interior minister said on Saturday. According…

John McCarthy January 19, 2025

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US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it was setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to lessen…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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Bryan declared January 17 a day of honor for Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan proclaimed January 17, 2025, as a Day of Honor for Adrianne Todman, recognizing her exceptional public service and leadership. This proclamation celebrates Todman’s instrumental…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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West End beach not considered safe for swimming or fishing, DPNR says

FREDERIKSTED — One beach in St. Croix is not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resource conducted. Rainbow Beach in…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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VIDE’s Division of Cultural Education launches ‘collaboration with American ancestors’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education is proud to announce the launch of an exciting collaboration with American Ancestors – A…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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Liberty to begin road work on Queen Mary Highway this weekend

The work is part of the FTTH project which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory. FREDERIKSTED — Liberty V.I. said it…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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2 tourists struck by red-light running driver in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two tourists were struck by a speeding hybrid car that police say ran a red light in St. Thomas on Wednesday afternoon, Virgin Islands Police said. Emergency…

John McCarthy January 17, 2025

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Woman arrested for beating 9-year-old boy with metal hanger, belt

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —A St. Thomas woman was arrested after being accused of beating a 9-year-old boy with a metal clothes hanger and a belt, authorities said. Althia Henry, 33, was…

John McCarthy January 17, 2025