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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts St. Thomas On Saturday; No Tsunami Effect: USGS

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With the 3.4 magnitude earthquake that shook the northern U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday, St. Thomas has now experienced two tremors in seven days. Luckily, the latest…

VI Free Press April 25, 2021

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Is A New Relationship Between Britain And Its Caribbean Overseas Territories Needed?

Last month Britain published two significant post-Brexit policy documents setting out its future thinking on foreign policy, defense, security, and development. Both referenced in general terms the importance to the…

David Jessop April 12, 2021

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BVI Cocaine ‘King’ Bob Leonard To Be Dethroned After Guilty Plea In St. Thomas Federal Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A British Virgin Islands "king" is going to be operating a bit less regally after pleading guilty to being a cocaine dealer in the territory. King Bob…

VI Free Press March 11, 2021

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Caribbean Leaders Grateful That COVID-19 Vaccine Has Trickled Down To Them, Thanks Largely To India

ROSEAU — As the leader of a small Caribbean island still struggling to rebuild nearly four years after a devastating hurricane, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit never thought he would get…

VI Free Press February 22, 2021

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Earthquakes Rattle St. John, Tortola, Puerto Rico And St. Kitts On Sunday: USGS

CRUZ BAY — Minor earthquakes rattled four islands in the Caribbean on Sunday evening, including St. John and Puerto Rico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) and the UWI…

VI Free Press January 26, 2021

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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,…

VI Free Press January 25, 2021

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St. John Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Transporting Illegal Residents Via Ferry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man was given two years in federal prison for transporting an illegal resident via ferry to St. Thomas, authorities said. Courtney Matthias was sentenced…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Tortola In British Virgin Islands: USGS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, 31 miles north-northeast of the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The BVI…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

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5 Of The Top 10 Fastest Growing Countries In 2021 Will Be In The Caribbean

GEORGETOWN — Five of the Top 10 fastest growing countries in 2021 will be in the Caribbean, according to The Economist’s analytical guide "The World in 2021." Macau is set to…

VI Free Press December 14, 2020

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Gambling Laws Across The British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, located to the east of Puerto Rico. It is one of the most visited Caribbean destinations for…

VI Free Press December 12, 2020