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Former Vice President Mike Pence Escapes Harsh Media Glare With St. Croix Vacation

CHRISTIANSTED — The now-former vice president could have gone anywhere. But to get away and just feel safe, Mike Pence — who left office eight days ago — chose St. Croix.…

VI Free Press January 28, 2021

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Former VIPD Police Sergeant Raymond T. Matthew Sr., Known As The Original ‘Cake Boss,’ Dies In Orlando

FREDERIKSTED — The family of retired police sergeant Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. announces his passing on January 5, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, Florida. At the time of his…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

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Boat Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Car Rounding Corner Near Garden Center In Adrian

CRUZ BAY — A St. John boat captain who just got married six months ago died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening. Ceneca E. "Drumie" Lindo, 36, of Estate…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

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DPW Updates Motorists On Road Striping Project In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it is continuing to repaint road striping to improve motoring safety in St. Thomas. The department currently has a road…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

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Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter

FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising "increased traffic enforcement" for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring…

VI Free Press January 27, 2021

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5 Tips To Host The Ultimate Doggie Birthday Party At Home

If you have a pet dog at home, chances are you’re always looking for new ways to shower your furry companion with love and affection. You likely even look forward…

VI Free Press January 26, 2021

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USAO And IRS Warn Of New Wave of COVID-19 Scams Related To 2nd Round Of Stimulus Check Payments

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Gretchen C.F. Shappert, United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands, and Tyler R. Hatcher, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation…

VI Free Press January 25, 2021

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Rainbow Beach Partiers Who Left Garbage Behind For Others To Clean Up Earns Wrath On Facebook Today

FREDERIKSTED — People who held a party at Rainbow Beach yesterday in contravention to COVID-19 protocols — and then left their garbage there — have drawn the wrath and disgust…

VI Free Press January 24, 2021

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Human Services Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards In St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — In light of COVID-19 and a delay in receiving necessary ID card equipment replacements, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted an additional 90-day extension…

VI Free Press January 21, 2021

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Vaccination Gives Us A Path Back To Normalcy, But The Virgin Islands Needs A Plan Based On Evidence: AARP

Dear Editor: After COVID claimed more than 300,000 lives, Americans received word in December that two vaccines had been granted emergency authorization in the United States. Now, as the first…

VI Free Press January 20, 2021