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OMB Spring Revenue Estimating Conference Coming Up On June 2

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer C. O’Neal informs the public of the upcoming Spring Revenue Estimating Conference to be held on June 2. Due…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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FEMA Obligates $1.6 Million For DSPR To Renew 2 Public Beach Facilities On St. Croix

EAST END, St. Croix — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) announced the obligation of $1,599,393 to the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) to refurbish recreational facilities at two…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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VING Supports Office Of Veterans Affairs At COVID-19 Testing Sites

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands National Guard assisted with drive-through screenings led by the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Office…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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DPW Ramps Up Roadside Advertisement Enforcement Efforts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is reminding the community of the need to gain permit approval prior to installing any advertising device along public roadways. According to…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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DHS Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards

FREDERIKSTED — In light of COVID-19 and the associated social distancing guidelines, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted a 90-day extension for all expired Senior Identification…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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St. Croix Woman Injured In Shooting Near School Dies From Her Injuries: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is reporting that one of the female victims of the shooting incident that took place in Estate Paradise in the vicinity of the…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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Altona Man Arrested For Marijuana Possession On Wednesday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on marijuana possession charges related to being a drug dealer on Wednesday, authorities said. Jahsief Benjamin, 18, of Estate Altona, was…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020

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St. Croix Man Abducted And Driven To ATM Machine To Withdraw Money: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was injured during an abduction in which the kidnapper took him to an automatic teller machine to withdraw money from his account, authorities said.…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020

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DSPR Gets $1.4 Million From FEMA To Restore Emile Griffith Park

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) was awarded $1,412,908 to renovate a staple of the St. Thomas community. The funds to complete the repairs to the…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 70-year-old St. Thomas man died Monday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Polyberg Hill, authorities said. Uric Smith, Sr. of Oswald Harris Court…

VI Free Press May 20, 2020