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Son Of Virgin Islands Inspector General Was Texas Shooter Who Killed 3 In Murder-Suicide Pact

HOUSTON — A St. Thomas native was at the center of a tragic shooting in Texas last month, according to Houston-area news reports. Mark van Beverhoudt, 29, shot his uncle,…

VI Free Press December 15, 2020

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Grateful St. Croix Residents Receive Boxes Of Free Fresh Produce From The USDA

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department participated in a surplus food distribution event that was held on Saturday in Estate Grove Place. "Food was donated by USDA through the…

VI Free Press December 14, 2020

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VIPD Warns Against Increasing Social Security ‘Spoofing’ Scam Calls

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the general public that there is a telephone scam being perpetuated on residents in the territory. The VIPD has received…

VI Free Press December 13, 2020

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Police Need Your Help To Identify Suspect Caught On Video In 3 Burglaries

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on video surveillance in the act of burglary in…

VI Free Press December 11, 2020

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Education Department Tries To Ferret Out Facts About Employee Showing Up To Work With COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education says it has launched an internal investigation into rumors that an employee continued showing up for work despite testing positive for…

VI Free Press December 9, 2020

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Should I Wipe Down Groceries During The Pandemic?

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets people spray when talking, coughing, sneezing…

VI Free Press December 8, 2020

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DPW Announces Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The V.I. Department of Public Works is announcing a paid internship opportunity for minorities and diverse students. This Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides…

VI Free Press December 7, 2020

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Local Farmers Now Have A Database Online So You Can Find Out What They Have

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, within the first decade of a small business’s lifespan, there comes a time when financial survival looks bleak. For local farmers’…

VI Free Press December 6, 2020

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Maintaining Anonymity For Victims Of Sexual Abuse Is Crucial For Virgin Islands

While Jeffrey Epstein may now be gone, the reverberations of his trafficking scheme continue to echo in the Virgin Islands. Most recently, the Miami Herald reported on V.I. Attorney General…

VI Free Press December 6, 2020