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Milling And Paving Work On Bunker Hill In St. Thomas Begins On Thursday: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of upcoming road work on Bunker Hill. Starting Thursday, Bunker Hill and its connecting roads will be…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Jackeima Flemming Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Jackeima Flemming was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022 at the 41st Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Virtual Competition held on Saturday on St. Thomas after competing against three other contestants. “I am absolutely elated…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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VIPD Warns Public To Beware Of Robo Calls Claiming To Be WAPA Bill Collectors

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the community to guard against telephone calls from scam artists posing as employees of the Virgin Islands Water and Power…

VI Free Press April 30, 2021

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How To Get Your Newborn Baby Their Social Security Number

Getting your newborn a Social Security number is important for their future. If your child is born in a hospital, the easiest way to apply for a Social Security number…

Victor Rodriguez April 30, 2021

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NO BULL: Talented Young St. Thomas Actor Appears With NCIS Star On CBS

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With an eye towards becoming a successful actor-director, Kaden Hughes continues to hone his acting craft at every turn. Now, the 23-year-old St. Thomian is set to…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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DPW Contractor Continues To Replace Signs Destroyed By Hurricanes

CHRISTIANSTED — After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a number of traffic signs along roadways throughout the territory were destroyed or displaced. Celestine Construction, LLC was awarded the contract to replace…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Available Without Appointments for Veterans, Their Spouses

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all Veterans, their spouses, widows, and caregivers, in the Virgin Islands regardless of age,…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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Contractor ‘Inadvertently’ Disables Traffic Signal On Raadets Gade Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the community of an offline traffic signal at the intersection of Raadets Gade and Veteran’s Drive in the waterfront area of St. Thomas.…

VI Free Press April 27, 2021

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VIPD Using Technology And Fast Response Time To Combat Violent Crime: ANALYSIS

KINGSHILL — When gunfire rang out at four separate locations on St. Croix on April 19 — the Virgin Islands Police Department responded immediately to every potential crime scene. One…

John McCarthy April 26, 2021

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Human Services Honors Victims Of Crime With Memory Tree Ribbon Ceremony

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) paid tribute to victims of crime with a private memory tree ribbon ceremony today in honor of the 40th…

VI Free Press April 21, 2021