Community Affairs – Virgin Islands Free Press

Miami pays tribute to Catholic shrine revered by Cuban exile community

For decades, “La Ermita de la Caridad,” a Catholic shrine near Biscayne Bay, has stood as a symbol of hope and freedom for many, especially South Florida’s Cuban exile community.…

John McCarthy September 9, 2025

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Electrical pole fire closes 2 St. Thomas elementary schools

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, St. Thomas–St. John District, is notifying parents and guardians that both Joseph A. Gomez Elementary School and Yvonne Milliner-Bowsky Elementary School will…

John McCarthy September 8, 2025

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VIDOH says COVID-19 is still circulating in the territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is advising residents to take precautions following a recent slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in the territory, a trend that is also being…

John McCarthy September 5, 2025

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VIDOH urges residents to ready health needs ahead of tropical weather

CHRISTIANSTED — As the territory monitors developing storm activity, the VI Department of Health joins with VITEMA in urging residents to take steps now to safeguard their health and well-being.…

John McCarthy September 4, 2025

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UVI to observe World Food Day next month

World Food Day will be observed on Sunday, October 19 from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Albert A. Sheen Campus…

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Veterans, volunteers needed for ‘suicide prevention’ walks

Suicide Prevention Month takes place every year in September. Multiple organizations hold dedicated awareness events throughout the month, including National Suicide Prevention Week, World Suicide Prevention Day, and 988 Day. …

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Police investigating deadly single-vehicle crash in St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash early this morning that left one person dead, authorities said. Phi-Jah E. Merchant, 22, was positively identified by a family member as…

John McCarthy August 23, 2025

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Help cops find Jose Osorio Jr. wanted for reckless endangerment on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted on illegal gun charges, authorities said. Jose Osorio Jr., 31, is wanted for first-degree reckless endangerment,…

John McCarthy August 22, 2025

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Help cops find Sandra Madrigal wanted for assault in St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a woman wanted for an assault on St. Croix. Sandra Louisa Madrigal, 48, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy August 17, 2025

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We helped cops find Montserrat man wanted for attempted murder on St. Croix

KINGSHILL — Police needed your help to find an "armed and dangerous" Montserrat man on St. Croix. Kenny Rogers, 43, of Montserrat, is wanted for attempted murder, the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy August 17, 2025