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Women’s Coalition Launches Fundraising Campaign To Raise $60,000 By October

CHRISTIANSTED — The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix kicked off a fundraising campaign to coincide with its 40 years of service this month in support of all victims of crime,…

VI Free Press March 5, 2021

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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month Of March

In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies than…

Victor Rodriguez March 5, 2021

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Commercial Vehicles Inspected By VIPD For Safety At VIOHS In Mars Hill Today

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) has as its stated goal to incur no commercial vehicle fatalities every year. To achieve that lofty goal, the Virgin…

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Grouting And Cobblestone Repairs To Close Guttets Gade This Weekend: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today a portion of a street south of Main Street will be closed for needed repairs this weekend. Guttets Gade intersection…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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VING Wishes Condolences To Family, Friends Of Guard Member Killed On St. Croix By Gun Violence

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands National Guard said it "expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Ian Benjamin, Sr., who passed away at the…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Reggae Icon Bunny Wailer, Last Wailers Member, Dies At Age 73

KINGSTON — Bunny Wailer, the legendary Jamaican reggae singer who founded the Wailers with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and was the last surviving founding member, has died at a…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Work At Post Office Square On Main Street Completed, Vehicular Traffic May Resume: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today that work at the Post Office Square has ended and the westbound lane is now open to vehicular traffic. "The department…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021

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After 18 Years At Tutu Park Mall, Subway Closing Its Doors For Good Tomorrow

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With a nod to the effects of coronavirus on people's purchasing habits, the world's largest submarine sandwich chain will close one of its four locations on St.…

VI Free Press February 27, 2021

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Thieves Make Off With 3 Horses From Carlton Farm After Midnight, Owner Says

FREDERIKSTED — Three horses are missing from a farm in Estate Carlton and are believed stolen, the owners said on social media today. Jennifer Olah, in a post to the…

VI Free Press February 26, 2021

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Drive-By Memorial Service Sees Scores Pay Tribute To 4 Who Lost Their Lives In Helicopter Crash

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Antilles School remembered a fallen classmate with a drive-by memorial service Thursday evening at the St. Thomas private school. The memorial was for senior Tyler Yannone, who…

VI Free Press February 26, 2021