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Juan F. Luis Hospital Celebrates Discharge of Recovered COVID-19 Patient

CHRISTIANSTED — “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony played as caregivers and staff at the Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center Hospital cheered and celebrated. Because after a month-long…

VI Free Press August 4, 2020

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USAO: Cockfighting In The Territory Is Still Prohibited By Federal Law

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Attorney here advised residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands that the Agricultural Improvement Act (P.L. 115-334) prohibits animal fighting everywhere in the United States, including…

VI Free Press August 4, 2020

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Portion of Melvin Evans Highway Closed for Roadwork Between Williams Delight, West Airport Road

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is notifying the motoring public that a portion of the Melvin Evans Highway, from the Williams Delight intersection eastbound to the West Airport…

VI Free Press August 3, 2020

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It Took 3 Months To Recover From COVID-19, But For Sam The Sailor, St. Thomas Is A Place He Won’t Soon Forget

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — When Puerto Rico turned the freighter he was on away from its "rich" port in early May, things looked grim indeed for Sam the Sailor. After all,…

John McCarthy August 1, 2020

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Puerto Rican-Owned Movie Theaters In The U.S. Virgin Islands Shut Down Due To ‘Lack Of Blockbuster Movies’

CHRISTIANSTED — The only movie theaters in the U.S. Virgin Islands — owned wholly by the same Puerto Rican company that currently owns the Sunny Isle Shopping Center in St. Croix —…

Bro Bot July 29, 2020

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PBS Disaster Recovery Show To Focus On Recreational Facilities In The Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The next episode of Recovery in Focus will give viewers an update on recreational facilities throughout the territory. The episode’s guests include: Daryl Griffith, Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority…

VI Free Press July 29, 2020

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Police Commissioner Velinor Names Police Chief And Deputy Chief For St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor announced recently that he has appointed Steven Phillip as the Chief of Police in the St. Thomas/St. John District and Richard Velazquez…

VI Free Press July 27, 2020

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VIHA Giving Territorial Tenants 1 Month To Enter Payment Plan For Back Rent Or Face Possible Eviction

FREDERIKSTED — The last day of a national moratorium on evictions was Friday and the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) said it is encouraging its residents to enter into a…

VI Free Press July 27, 2020

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Canegata Gets Re-Elected With 100% Of The Vote, But RNC Will Have The Final Say

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Republican National Committee will determine if John Canegata won, as he claims, re-election to a fourth term as the Virgin Islands Republican chairman during a caucus…

VI Free Press July 20, 2020

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Faith-Based Organization Founder Used Her Car To Assault Boyfriend, Then Maced Him: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman who founded a faith-based organization on island to help at-risk youth, allegedly used her vehicle to assault her ex-boyfriend, then maced him, authorities said.…

John McCarthy July 19, 2020