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Nurses, Doctor Help ‘Lucky’ Mom Who Gave Birth On Hawaii Flight

HONOLULU — A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Jackeima Flemming Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Jackeima Flemming was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022 at the 41st Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Virtual Competition held on Saturday on St. Thomas after competing against three other contestants. “I am absolutely elated…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Former Puerto Rican Attorney Gets 10 Years In Prison For Bribery Conviction

SAN JUAN — A former attorney for three municipalities in Puerto Rico was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of four counts of bribery…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Rattan Man Who Allegedly Sexually Touched Woman In Public Is Arrested

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of unlawfully sexually touching a woman in public over a year ago, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Clement Heyliger, 58, of…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Annas Retreat Man Who Allegedly Stalked Woman Arrested For Contempt of Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested after allegedly stalking a woman who took out a protective against him, authorities said. Darrell D. Thomas, 49, of Anna’s…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Annas Retreat Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Surrenders To Authorities: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is no longer searching for a 53-year-old St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder. The VIPD said Adala Donastorg, of Annas Retreat,…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Video Game Club Founder Arrested On Child Sex Charges In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who founded a video game club where teens can hang out in St. Thomas has been arrested on child sex charges, authorities said. Dwight E.…

VI Free Press May 1, 2021

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FEMA Gives $1.8M For DPNR Repairs To 2 St. Croix Libraries

FREDERIKSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery announces the obligation of $1,813,143 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance Program to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources…

VI Free Press May 1, 2021

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Donald Trump, HUD Secretary Ben Carson Kicked Puerto Rico When It Was Down

SAN JUAN — The Trump administration victimized Puerto Ricans a second time with arbitrary red tape that delayed the disbursement of federal disaster money in the wake of Hurricanes Maria…

VI Free Press May 1, 2021

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Police Investigating Shooting Death In Campo Rico Near The Shore: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of 23-year-old Cesario Carmona Cadiz, Jr. that occurred in Campo Rico about 4:42 p.m. Thursday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.…

VI Free Press April 30, 2021