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Goat Lottery Planned To Protect Hawaii Historic Park

HONOLULU — To protect historic lands from invasive goats, Hawaii officials will distribute the live animals to the public via a lottery. Hawaii officials will hold the lottery as a…

VI Free Press July 11, 2021

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Berry-Benjamin Leads USVI Delegation at National Model Schools Conference

NASHVILLE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin led a delegation of school administrators, content-area coordinators, and state and district leaders at the 29th Annual Model Schools Conference…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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St. Croix Educator And Entertainer Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree In Glynn: VIPD

KINGSHILL – Police say a woman died after she crashed her sedan into a tree in Estate Glynn early this morning. Amaris Chew, 34, of Estate Calquohoun, died at the…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Looking For Suspect Who Fired Gunshots During Solberg Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police responded to a report of shots fired and found a man who said he had been assaulted by the gunman in Solberg on Friday night. The…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Investigate Hospital Ground Shooting That Left 1 ‘Male’ Injured

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting in Hospital Ground that left one man injured early Friday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a Black…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Man Severely Injured After Being Shot ‘Rapid Fire’ At Four Winds Plaza: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A "rapid fire" shooting left a St. Thomas man severely injured at the Four Winds Plaza shopping center on Thursday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Department of Agriculture Office Closed Until Wednesday, Commissioner Says

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture said that its office is closed through Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The office will reopen on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 8:00…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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American Cancer Society’s St. Croix Relay for Life Set For Tomorrow

KINGSHILL — The 20th Anniversary Committee has announced that the 2021 American Cancer Society/St. Croix Relay for Life will be held at the St. Croix Educational Complex at 4 p.m., Saturday,…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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VIPD Closes Records Bureau Offices On St. Thomas Due To Air Conditioning Problem

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at Police Headquarters, the Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today,…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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Crucian And Texan To Swim For U.S. Virgin Islands At Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

CHRISTIANSTED — A Crucian and a Texan will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in the pool at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Natalia Kuipers of St. Croix will compete in the…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021