Community Affairs – Page 33 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Human Services Closes Division of Family Assistance/SNAP Temporarily Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services VIDHS, Division of Family Assistance is advising the community that the DFA SNAP Certification Units in the STT/STJ Districts will…

John McCarthy January 17, 2023

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President Biden Makes 1st Public Appearances During St. Croix Vacation

CHRISTIANSTED (AP) — After two days out of sight while vacationing in St. Croix, President Joe Biden ventured out Friday for a round of golf and dinner with his wife…

John McCarthy January 2, 2023

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Help Police Find Missing Minor Naquan Richard on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find a minor male who went missing on St. Croix. Naquan Richard, 14, was last seen on St. Croix wearing a red shirt,…

John McCarthy December 26, 2022

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Largest-Ever Jewish Event in the Caribbean Takes Place Tomorrow in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The largest-ever celebration of Hanukkah on the U.S. Virgin Islands kicked off Monday and continues nightly through tomorrow, helping thousands across St. Thomas celebrate the millenia-old Festival…

John McCarthy December 24, 2022

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Plaskett Gets St. Croix National Heritage Area And Ram Head Plaque In Congressional Bill

WASHINGTON — Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means, Budget and Agriculture Committees released the following statement announcing the inclusion of the St. Croix…

John McCarthy December 22, 2022

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VIPD Motorpool Technicians Successfully Complete Fleet Training

CHRISTIANSTED — The technicians/mechanics of the Virgin Islands Police Department continuedanother segment of its Ford Fleet Training to properly maintain the department’s Ford Fleet. The overview of the Ford Fleet…

John McCarthy December 20, 2022

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Friends and Family of Juan Nales Jr. Release Photo of St. Croix Man Who Died In Crash

FREDERIKSTED — The family of Juan Nales, Jr. have released a tribute photo of the Campo Rico man who died tragically in a car accident early this morning Nales, 36,…

John McCarthy December 18, 2022

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Driver Killed When Car Hits Tree On Emancipation Drive In Mars Hill Today

FREDERIKSTED — A driver died after his car crashed into a tree on Emancipation Drive in Mars Hill early today, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Police officers and firefighters…

John McCarthy December 18, 2022

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Be On The Lookout For Fires At Western Cemeteries After Sunset, VIFEMS Chief Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services is investigating a series of fires set in the Western Cemeteries in St. Thomas. Residents and motorists in the…

John McCarthy December 17, 2022

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Police Warn BOLO For Ronald Scaife On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help tonight to find a man wanted on St. Thomas. Ronald Scaife, 53, is wanted for an incident on St. John that took place…

John McCarthy December 10, 2022