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USVI Records 123rd COVID-Related Death

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has notched its 123rd death linked to COVID-19, the Virgin Islands Department of Health reported Friday. A 68-year-old woman on St. Thomas died of…

John McCarthy September 10, 2022

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St. Croix Hospital Admits Patient ‘Left Outside’ Unattended ‘For A Long Time’

CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital administration admitted in a prepared statement tonight "that a patient was allegedly left outside of the ED hospital without being attended for an…

John McCarthy September 9, 2022

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FEMA Improves Disability Access As Part Of USVI Resilience Plan

CHRISTIANSTED — FEMA said Thursday it "has applied an inclusive approach to supporting the U.S. Virgin Islands in its response and recovery efforts to hurricanes Irma and Maria which made…

John McCarthy September 9, 2022

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Initiatives Help To Promote Children’s Libraries and Literacy

The Community of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has recently been honored with an invitation to serve as an affiliate Center for the Book. The Center for the Book was originally founded…

John McCarthy September 6, 2022

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Help Police Find Moses Sorhaindo Last Seen At Oswald Harris Court 14 Days Ago

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a man missing on St. Thomas for two weeks. Moses Sorhaindo, 44, of Dominica, has been missing for 14 days, the Virgin…

John McCarthy September 3, 2022

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Ambulance Now Stationed Permanently In Coral Bay: VIFS

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, in accordance with its mission to provide safety, service and satisfaction, assigned an ambulance to the Coral Bay Fire…

John McCarthy September 2, 2022

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VING Members Gripe About Toxic Leadership: Letters

The Virgin Island’s National Guard (VING), an organization that was once know for its strong presence in the community, is now depleting in size due to many issues. Losing one…

John McCarthy August 30, 2022

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EXCLUSIVE: V.I. Free Press Obtains Photo of Northside Crash Victim Hakeem Alfred

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Free Press has obtained a photo of the crash victim who lost control of his vehicle in Estate Kingshill this weekend. Hakeem O. Alfred, 31, was…

John McCarthy August 28, 2022

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DHS Says P-EBT Benefits Are Available For Children Enrolled In School Years 2021-2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved the Virgin Islands School Year 2021-2022…

John McCarthy August 18, 2022

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Help Police Find Merika Scafe Missing For 7 Days On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department needs the help of the community to locate a missing minor who has been missing on St. Croix for seven days. Merika Scafe,…

John McCarthy August 15, 2022