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Construction Work At Nisky Center Has Been Extended Through March 31, DPW Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today that construction work at Nisky Center's intersection will continue through March 31. "During this time, single-lane and full-lane closures will…

VI Free Press February 24, 2021

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Search For Missing 80-Year-Old Man Enters 6th Day As Police Expand Grid of Search: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The search for a missing 80-year-old St. Croix man entered its sixth day today as police offices and volunteers continue to look for Michael Emmanuel, who was last…

VI Free Press February 24, 2021

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2 Prison Inmates Shank 2 Others With Machete, Knife Leading To ‘Life-Threatening’ Injuries: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Two Golden Grove prison inmates accused of shanking two other inmates with a machete and a knife — causing "life-threatening injuries" were arrested on attempted murder charges this…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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How Can The USVI Energize CARICOM? Expert Column By Basil Springer, Ph.D.

BRIDGETOWN — The Caribbean is a multicultural, multiethnic, multi-religious, multilingual region. The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM-1973) was initially a group of former British colonies. Today, CARICOM is a…

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Caribbean Travel Marketplace Goes Virtual In 2021

For the first time in nearly 40 years, Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the annual gathering where Caribbean hospitality and tourism professionals meet with regional colleagues and international buyers and sellers, will…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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UVI’s Glass Crusher Project To Begin Accepting Glass Waste For Recycling Next Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For years, the University of the Virgin Islands through its Coastal Cleanup initiatives has picked up glass beverage bottles and other trash that littered Virgin Islands beaches and shores. Through UVI’s Glass Crusher Project, the local higher learning institution is once…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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Grove Place Man Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges After Allegedly Beating, Strangling Woman: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A Grove Place man has been charged with assault after allegedly beating and strangling a St. Croix woman on Monday morning, authorities said. Shakur A.C. Joseph, 23, of…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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LET HER EAT CAKE! ‘Marie Antoinette’ Arrested On Elder Abuse Charges: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman who was caring for an elderly St. Thomas woman allegedly used the senior citizen's credit card without permission and was arrested, authorities said. Maria Antoinette…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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Upper Love Landscaper Moves Indoors To Woman’s Bedroom, Kicking Down Door, Destroying ‘Items’: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix landscaper has been accused of doing some "interior decorating" to include unneeded alterations to a working bedroom door and destroying some of a woman's belongings…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021

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Smithfield Woman Charged After Strangling Family Member During Argument: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — When words alone could not convey her message during an argument, a St. Croix woman allegedly turned to brute force and has been arrested on domestic violence related…

VI Free Press February 23, 2021