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FEMA: Arthur A. Richards Junior High School Can Be Replaced After Hurricane Maria Damage

FREDERIKSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program officially approved the replacement of the Arthur A. Richards Junior High School due to the extent of…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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DHS Lauches New Portal So Parents Can Register Children For Head Start Online

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During a time when it has become more important than ever to have the ability to do things remotely and online, the Head Start Program today announced…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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Police Investigating Shooting Of Man Under Tree In Castle Coakley Saturday: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating a shooting of a man in Castle Coakley on Saturday night, authorities said. A call came in to the 911 Emergency Call Center about 6:51…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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Police Investigate Road Rage Incident Where Shots Were Fired At Vehicle: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident reported to police that they were a victim of a road rage shooting, authorities said. No one was injured in the shooting, but…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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WANTED BY VIPD: Mwanga Aidan For Alleged Assault On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police on St. Croix are asking for your help to find Mwanga Aidan. "Aidan is a black male with dreadlocks in his 30’s," VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said.…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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VIPD Central Records Bureau Offices Will Re-Open To Public

FREDERIKSTED — Following Governor Albert Bryan, Jr.’s Safer at Home order easing restrictions on the closure of offices, Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor is advising that effective Monday, May 11,…

VI Free Press May 9, 2020

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Ackley Lawsuit Seeks To Keep Canegata From Canceling Republican Primary Election

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Gordon Ackley, who is running as a candidate for chairman of the territorial Republican Party, has filed a lawsuit against the Supervisor of Elections and two current…

VI Free Press May 9, 2020

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Distressed Caribbean Countries Face A Dilemma: They’re Too Rich

BRIDGETOWN — For Caribbean nations such as Suriname, Belize and Barbados, the pandemic hasn’t just shut down local economies. It’s also led some investors to worry about how they’ll repay…

VI Free Press May 9, 2020

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U.S. Labor Department Awards USVI $1.5 Million Dislocated Worker Grant

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Virgin Islands Department of Labor a $1.5 million National Dislocated Worker Grant to…

VI Free Press May 8, 2020

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Caribbean Tourism Has Been Decimated By COVID-19, But The Private Sector Can Cushion The Blow

NASSAU — We are all in the same COVID-19 storm, but not all countries are in the same boat. Here in the Bahamas, 70 percent of our GDP is generated…

VI Free Press May 7, 2020