Community Affairs – Page 90 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Juan F. Luis Hospital Gets 20,000 Medical Masks From Government of Taiwan

CHRISTIANSTED — The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center administration said that it was grateful to the Government of Taiwan, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Miami…

VI Free Press May 13, 2020

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Ludrick Thomas Resigns As St. Thomas-St. John Police Chief

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor is announcing the resignation of Ludrick Thomas from the position of St. Thomas-St. John Chief of Police. Thomas, a 29-year veteran of…

VI Free Press May 12, 2020

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DHS Lauches New Portal So Parents Can Register Children For Head Start Online

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During a time when it has become more important than ever to have the ability to do things remotely and online, the Head Start Program today announced…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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Cargo Ship Worker With COVID-19 Sea Evacuated To St. Thomas Hospital Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A confirmed COVID-19 patient was taken off of a cargo ship docked behind Hassel Island on Thursday and brought to St. Thomas for needed medical treatment, the…

John McCarthy May 8, 2020

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100 Hot Meals Donated to VIPD Officers Thanks To Naturi Naughton

FREDERIKSTED – The officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix District, were beneficiaries of 100 plates of food, donated by actress Naturi Naughton of “Power” fame. The food…

Bro Bot May 4, 2020

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: When Choosing A Face Mask You Should Know That 1 Size Does Not Fit All

I hope this will help you when purchasing facial masks to comply with the recent order in our community. You will face so many options to choose from and you…

Amy Rose Herrick May 4, 2020

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St. Croix Resident Helping World Cope With COVID-19 Through ‘Yoga In Paradise’

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix resident, transformation coach and yoga instructor Leanne "Lutterness" Morancie is on a quest to help the world de-stress from COVID-19 anxieties through virtual Yoga in Paradise sessions. “Now…

VI Free Press May 3, 2020

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Missing Woman Jamequa Kuntz Found Safe And Sound In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Hospital Ground woman who was reported missing Tuesday by family members has been found safe and sound on St. Thomas, authorities said. Jamequa Kuntz, 22, came…

John McCarthy May 1, 2020

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VITRAN Buses Will Keep Running On Island Streets Without Passengers Until May 8

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public that they will continue to see buses on roadways in the coming week, as the bus operator training has…

VI Free Press April 30, 2020

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Herb Schoenbohm, Stalwart Of The Republican Party And Communications Expert Is Dead At 84.

CHRISTIANSTED — One of the territory's leading Republican activists is dead. Herb Schoenbohm, who chaired the Republican Party of the U.S.Virgin Islands from 2000 until 2012, died Wednesday at the…

VI Free Press April 30, 2020