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Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Man Jonathan Moolenaar on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a missing St. Croix man. Jonathan Moolenaar, 27, has been reported missing by family members, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.…

John McCarthy June 7, 2020

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VIGOP Party Chief Resorts To Name Calling Prior To Superior Court Decision

KINGSHILL — In a sign of desperation a day after Superior Court Judge Kathleen Mackay extended a temporary restraining order against John Canegata, the disputed Virgin Islands Republican Party chairman…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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2 Women Wanted For Alleged Theft Of Pitbull Puppies Near St. Peter Mountain: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The VIPD is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two women wanted for grand larceny in connection to the alleged theft of pitbull puppies last month on…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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1 Of 3 ‘Puppy Thieves’ Turns Herself In To Police … Charged With Grand Larceny, Trespassing

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One of three suspects accused of stealing pitbull puppies near Fairchild Park on St. Thomas last month voluntarily surrendered herself to police on Friday, authorities said. Heather…

John McCarthy May 31, 2020

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USVI Residents Must ‘Shelter In Place’ If A Hurricane Strikes Because Of Social Distancing Requirements

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands sheltering capacity will be "limited" at the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season due to American Red Cross physical distancing requirements brought…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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Op-Ed From Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Regarding The Death Of George Floyd

We observe yet another death of an African American man through non-combative interaction with law enforcement. George Floyd of Minnesota died as a result of an officer’s pressed knee to…

Trevor Velinor May 31, 2020

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Federal COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Updated FAQs: From VIDOL

CHRISTIANSTED — The President of the United States signed a law that provides additional Unemployment Insurance (“UI”) assistance to workers impacted by COVID-19 on March 27. This new law provides:…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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Entrance To Sion Farm Closed Temporarily From Queen Mary Highway

CHRISTIANSTED – The VIPD Traffic Investigation Bureau is advising the motoring public that starting Tuesday the entrance into the Sion Farm community on Queen Mary Highway will be closed for…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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UVI To Host Virtual Open House For Prospective Students On June 3

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3 to present an overview of its programs, answer questions from the public…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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FEMA Obligates $1.6 Million For DSPR To Renew 2 Public Beach Facilities On St. Croix

EAST END, St. Croix — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) announced the obligation of $1,599,393 to the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) to refurbish recreational facilities at two…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020