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NYC Man Tells Feds Pot In Carry-On Bag Came From Stranger At Reagan National Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man arriving from Washington D.C. with 11 pounds of marijuana in his carry-on bag told federal authorities that he was offered $15,000 at Ronald Reagan airport…

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Tropical Wave Expected To Bring ‘Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding’ To The USVI And Puerto Rico: NHC

MIAMI — As Eta makes its way past Tampa Bay and Theta moves away from the United States, forecasters are keeping an eye on a tropical wave as the record-breaking Atlantic hurricane…

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‘Wasted Moment:’ SeaDream 1 Becomes Nightmare For Passengers Aboard Now That 1 Person Has COVID-19

BRIDGETOWN — The first cruise ship to set sail in the Caribbean since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has reported that a passenger on board has tested positive for…

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V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day

CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives! Seat belts, when worn correctly,…

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Police Find A ‘Large’ Package Of Cocaine On Halfpenny Beach, 2 Suspects Nearby Get Away: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Police, acting on a tip, found a "large" package of cocaine on a South Shore St. Croix beach and two men near the contraband escaped from the area,…

VI Free Press November 11, 2020

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Cooler Ocean Temperatures Expected To Smack Down Latest Tropical Disturbance

MIAMI — A gentle reminder that the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season is not over yet. In fact, it runs all the way until November 30th! Forecasters are starting to watch…

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Largest Drug Bust In BVI History Finds $250 Million Worth of Cocaine On A Royal Policeman’s Property

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A record 2.35 tonnes haul of cocaine worth more than $250 million has been discovered in the British Virgin Islands after a covert operation that led…

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ARMY OF 2: St. Thomas Twins Serve In U.S. Army Reserve In Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — Having your twin sister as a battle buddy is hard to beat. And when two joined-at-the-hip U.S. Virgin Islanders team up — you know the advantage goes…

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COVID-19: Slow Road To Jobs Recovery Tor The Caribbean And Latin America

SANTIAGO, Chile — The labor market in Latin America and the Caribbean faces a slow recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for “active macro policies” and other measures…

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St. Thomas Diver Pleads With Local Fishermen On Social Media: ‘Please Don’t Catch Parrotfish!’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas diver is calling on local fishermen to stop catching parrotfish for people to eat here, saying the fishes daily behavior promotes healthy coral growth.…

VI Free Press November 11, 2020