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Government Complex Is Closed Due To Sewage and Water Leak In The Building

CRUZ BAY — The general public is being advised that the Government Complex on St. John will be closed until Wednesday because of an "overspill of raw sewage that affected…

VI Free Press July 30, 2019

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What’s An Advanced Russian Warship Doing in Havana Harbor?

HAVANA — One of the Russian navy’s most advanced warships entered Havana’s harbor Monday and docked at the port used until this month by U.S. cruise lines. Meanwhile, the Arleigh…

VI Free Press July 28, 2019

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Police Bring M.A.G.I.C. Child Mentoring Program To USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of Operations Celwin Walwyn is bringing M.A.G.I.C. to the territory. The M.A.G.I.C. program stands for Mentoring,…

VI Free Press July 28, 2019

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Jazz In The Park Concert Returns To Historic Fort Christiansvaern Tonight

CHRISTIANSTED — Our northeast St. Croix port town will come alive with the sound of music tonight when Community Music Inc. puts on its monthly Jazz in the Park concert.…

VI Free Press July 26, 2019

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St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Rejoining The San Antonio Spurs … As An Assistant Coach

SAN ANTONIO — After three seasons away from the NBA, the Spurs announced today that legend and future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan will return to the team as an assistant coach.…

VI Free Press July 22, 2019

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Jamaican Road Safety Gets Continued Attention At All Levels

KINGSTON — On the morning of Wednesday, June 19 this year an accident along a section of the Barbican main road in Hanover, Jamaica, claimed the lives of two people while leaving…

VI Free Press July 22, 2019

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VIWMA Advises Public On Efforts To Reduce Sewage Flow Near Savan Gut

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said it wanted to advise the St. Thomas community of the Authority’s ongoing measures to mitigate the effects of the sewage…

VI Free Press July 21, 2019

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Laws Banning Gay Sex To Be Challenged In Dominica

ROSEAU — A gay man in Dominica has filed a legal claim challenging its laws that ban gay sex and punish same-sex relations with prison terms and psychiatric confinement,a Canada-based rights…

VI Free Press July 19, 2019

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Ranger American Security Officer Found Guilty of Stealing $70,000 From Banco Popular ATM

CRUZ BAY — Clement Bougouneau, 52, of St. Thomas, was found guilty of bank burglary and larceny after a two-day jury trial in U.S. District Court, United States Attorney Gretchen…

VI Free Press July 18, 2019

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents Seize $372,000 In Cash At Bordeaux Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized $372,000 in undeclared currency found inside a duffle bag on the beach near a vessel found in Bordeaux Bay, St.…

VI Free Press July 16, 2019