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Malachi Benjamin Wanted For Questioning In 2018 Double Murder Arrested After Being Stabbed In Face

CHRISTIANSTED -- A St. Croix man wanted for questioning in a double murder last year went to the hospital after being stabbed in the face this weekend and was taken…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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VIPD: Allan Stevens Told St. Thomas Mechanic He’d Kill Him Over Not Fixing His Car On Time

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A St. Thomas man who allegedly threatened to kill a mechanic because he had not finished repairing his car fast enough -- has been arrested by police…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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Four Shot, Two Dead After Gunfire Erupts At Mi Bloque VI Disco Sunday Night

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Three men and one woman were shot -- and two of them are dead after gunfire erupted at a St. Thomas disco late Sunday night, authorities said.…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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St. Croix’s Jaheem Benjamin Faces Five Years In Prison For Marijuana Cultivation

CHRISTIANSTED – A St. Croix man admitted in federal court to running a marijuana growing operation and tampering with his Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority meter to lessen his…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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USVIEDA Joins With SBA To Recruit USVI Entrepreneurs For A Free Small Business Growth Training Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in emerging markets. This intensive…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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TROUBLE IN PARADISE: Antiguan PM Gaston Browne Puts His Foot In His Mouth … St. Thomas Might Benefit

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Chaos in Antigua’s cruise industry could be a boon for the territory, West Indian Co. Ltd. officials said this weekend. Antigua has undertaken the renovation and privatization…

John McCarthy March 17, 2019

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British Prince Charles Off On Caribbean Tour Including Communist-Run Cuba

HAVANA -- British Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embark on a Caribbean tour on Sunday during which they will become the first British royals to visit Communist-run Cuba, even…

John McCarthy March 16, 2019

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V.I. Human Services Receives $725,112 Grant Award For Preschool Development From Federal Government

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has been awarded a $725,112 Preschool Development Birth through Five Initial Grant (PDG B-5) from the Administration for…

John McCarthy March 16, 2019

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VIPD: Sapphire Beach Resort Security Guard Attacked Taxi Driver With Metal Pipe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Police said a Sapphire Beach Resort security guard attacked a taxi driver with a metal pipe on St. Thomas Wednesday night. Wilfred Brewer, Jr., 42, of Estate…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Home Depot Cashier Accused Of Stealing From Kingshill Store … Twice!

KINGSHILL — A Home Depot cashier is accused of stealing from the mid-island-based store on two occasions, authorities said. Clyde James Jr., 27, was arrested about 2:45 p.m. on Monday…

VI Free Press March 15, 2019