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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

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Food And Water Relief Supplies To Be Shipped To St. Vincent From St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — People on St. Croix are responding to the growing humanitarian crisis in St. Vincent caused the the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano on April 9. The St. Vincent…

VI Free Press April 19, 2021

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Annas Retreat Residents Given Notice Of Road Closings To Tutu-Hi Rise Buildings

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority notified residents of Annas Retreat that roads will be closed leading to and from the Estate Tutu Hi-Rise area tomorrow. Roads will…

VI Free Press April 18, 2021

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DESPERATELY SEEKING MEGAN: Woman Accuses 2 Of Purse Snatching On Facebook

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman took to social media to accuse two other women of stealing her purse at a Havensight-area bar on Friday night. Jessica Baynit, provided…

VI Free Press April 17, 2021