Gambling In The British Virgin Islands
Until very recently, all forms of gambling in the British Virgin Islands were prohibited. However, following the introduction of new legislation in the country, gambling has become legalized and regulated,…
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Rainbow Beach Partiers Who Left Garbage Behind For Others To Clean Up Earns Wrath On Facebook Today
FREDERIKSTED — People who held a party at Rainbow Beach yesterday in contravention to COVID-19 protocols — and then left their garbage there — have drawn the wrath and disgust…
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U.S. Coast Guard Stops Illegal Charter Boat Just Off Cruz Bay, St. John
CRUZ BAY — The Coast Guard terminated an illegal charter for the 29-foot small passenger vessel Alternate Attitude Sunday just outside of cruz Bay, St. John. During law enforcement patrol…
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Forward-Thinking Puerto Rico Government Begins Sending Out $600 Federal Stimulus Checks
SAN JUAN — The Puerto Rico government has started sending out the first of the $600 federal stimulus checks to local residents, which should be immediately reflected in people's bank…
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Royal Caribbean Group Is Shrinking Its Fleet, Selling Azamara To Private Equity Firm
MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group is selling one of its four cruise lines — Azamara — to a New York-based private equity firm. In a $201 million transaction, the second…
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$3.2 Million In FEMA Funds Will Allow For Demolition And Replacement Of BMV Office On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Disaster Recovery said that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received an obligation of $3,231,954 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance…
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Human Services Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards In St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — In light of COVID-19 and a delay in receiving necessary ID card equipment replacements, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted an additional 90-day extension…
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Hannah’s Rest Traffic Stop Nets St. Croix Man On Illegal Gun Possession Charge: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested Tuesday on illegal gun possession charges after a routine traffic stop, authorities said. James Rock, Jr. of Estate Grove Place was arrested…
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St. Croix Man Arrested After Police Said He Choked His Girlfriend In An Act Of Domestic Violence: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested Monday after police said he choked his girlfriend in an act of domestic violence. Vernon Sackey, Jr., 21, of Golden Rock, was…
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Virgin Islands Association DC Donates 10,000 Face Masks To Territory
WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Association DC Inc. donated 10,000 disposable three-ply masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health to help halt the spread of COVID-19 in the territory.…