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Royal Caribbean Inks Deal With VIPA To Improve USVI Marine Port Facilities

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean Group announced it has reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Virgin Islands to further enhance Crown Bay in St. Thomas, as well…

VI Free Press October 1, 2021

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Man Injured In Shooting Near Home Depot In Donoe Wednesday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One man was injured in a shooting near the Home Depot in St. Thomas on Wednesday night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to the Schneider Regional Medical…

John McCarthy September 30, 2021

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Child Abuse Complaint In Anna’s Hope Leads Cops To Marijuana Grow House

CHRISTIANSTED — A complaint about child abuse led police to a St. Croix residence that was allegedly being used as a marijuana grow house, authorities said. Mikey Luke, 48, of…

John McCarthy September 30, 2021

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Woman Trying To Exit Wrecked SUV Is Crushed To Death After It Falls On Her

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — When trying to crawl out of the wreckage of her crossover SUV after a two-car accident this morning, the mini van shifted slightly and fell back on…

John McCarthy September 29, 2021

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How You Can Sign Up For Medicare Part B Online: Expert Column

If you did not enroll to Medicare Part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) during your Initial Enrollment Period because you continued working and covered by an employer’s group health plan, you…

Victor Rodriguez September 29, 2021

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Health Confirms 2 More COVID Deaths In The Territory, Total Now Stands At 71

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Monday confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number in the territory to 71. The dead are an 89-year-old man…

John McCarthy September 29, 2021

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As Hurricane Sam Exits Stage Left, Victor And Wanda Are Waiting In The Wings

MIAMI — Hurricane Sam went through a weakening spell yesterday when an internal process collapsed the storm’s eyewall and a new larger one formed. Now the new one is contracting,…

John McCarthy September 29, 2021

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Homeless Man Breaks Into House For Keys As Homeowner Sleeps, Then Takes Car For Joyride

FREDERIKSTED — A homeless man who allegedly broke into a man's home, stole his car keys and wallet — and then proceeded to take the car for a joyride as…

John McCarthy September 29, 2021

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Charlotte Amalie East Woman Charged With Cashing $20,000 Bad Check: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the VIPD Economic Crime Unit arrested Marina S. Anthony, 34, of Oswald Harris Court, at 10:12 a.m. today on a warrant charging her with drawing…

John McCarthy September 28, 2021

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New Fleet Of 15 School Buses Roll Out Tomorrow With Vendor Contract Signed

KINGSHILL — A fleet of 15 new school buses will begin servicing students in the St. Croix District beginning tomorrow following the completion of contractual agreements between the Department of…

John McCarthy September 28, 2021