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Buzzed Driving Could Cost You A Pot Of Gold On St. Patty’s Day … It Could Also Cost Someone’s Life: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Buzzed driving could cost you a pot of gold come St. Patrick's Day. But the message is — to drive safe — so you can stay safe. VIPD…

VI Free Press March 9, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Wanted In Shooting Near Bridge On Veteran’s Drive Surrenders To Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for a shooting on Veteran's Drive last week voluntarily surrendered to police without incident this morning, authorities said. Tarik Babrow, 23, of…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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USVI Residents Can Now Schedule Vaccinations Online Through VIDOH Website

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Virgin Islands Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said that residents can fill out the required paperwork and schedule an appointment to get vaccinated…

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UVI Gets $60,000 Donation For Sea Turtle Research

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Program has received a generous donation in the amount of $60,000 from the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation. The purpose of the donation is to continue supporting research…

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2 Virgin Islands Companies Among Winners of Caribbean’s American Advertising Awards

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two companies based on St. Thomas brought home top awards in the Caribbean Advertising Federation’s American Advertising Awards for 2021. The American Advertising Awards is the advertising…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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DPNR Commissioner Testifies Before Congress Remotely On Climate Change

WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as part of a remote hearing entitled "Discussion…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop In St. Thomas Diocese

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Jerome Feudjio, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, to head the diocese, as first…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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Police SOB Stops St. Croix Man With 1 Pound Of Marijuana In His Car: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A routine traffic stop resulted in a St. Croix man being arrested for allegedly having a pound of marijuana in his vehicle, authorities said. Daniel M. Ramos, 20,…

VI Free Press March 7, 2021

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2nd Victim Of Corner Pocket Shooting Dies At Hospital On U.S. Mainland, VIPD Says

KINGSHILL — A second victim from the shooting incident at the Corner Pocket Grillhouse, Bar and Nightclub in Estate La Reine has succumbed from his injuries, authorities said. The victim,…

VI Free Press March 7, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Tarik Babrow Wanted For Shooting On Veteran’s Drive: VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is looking for 23-year-old Tarik Babrow in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday on Veteran’s Drive near the Cancryn…

VI Free Press March 7, 2021