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Illegal Fishing Is A National Security Threat, Coast Guard Commandant Says

SAN JUAN — Fishing fleets that haul in huge catches, sometimes illegally, from around the world are a security challenge that has already caused armed encounters, senior U.S. military officials…

VI Free Press September 26, 2020

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How The Dominican Republic And The U.S. Virgin Islands Are Alike When It Comes To COVID-19 Cases

SANTO DOMINGO — When it comes to the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has the most cases by far, 110,122 cases as of today.…

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Bethlehem Village Man Gets 9 Months For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Carl Nicholas Decicco of St. Croix, was sentenced today for failure to register as a sex offender, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced. U.S. District Court…

VI Free Press September 25, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Arrested On Illegal Gun, Domestic Violence Charges Thursday Afternoon: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on illegal gun and domestic violence-related charges on Thursday afternoon, the VIPD said on Twitter. Godwin James, 53, was arrested at…

VI Free Press September 25, 2020

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Cal Guard’s 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Joins With Puerto Rico-Based Unit

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. — The 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, is a Puerto Rico-based unit that, as of 2018, has been part of the…

VI Free Press September 25, 2020

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Latin American Center Launches ‘Groundbreaking’ Caribbean Initiative To Fight COVID-19 With The U.S.

WASHINGTON —The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Wednesday launched a groundbreaking Caribbean initiative focused on accelerating the region’s strategic importance as a key partner for the United…

VI Free Press September 24, 2020

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China’s $490 Million ‘Investment’ In Barbados Behind Snap Decision To Remove The Queen

BRIDGETOWN — China is behind Barbados' snap decision to remove the British Queen as its head of state. That's the shocking claim of a conservative member of the UK Parliament…

Bro Bot September 24, 2020

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2 Women On Dominican Illegal Alien Vessel Found With $154,000 Worth Of Cocaine On Board: USCG

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser (WPC-1116) repatriated 36 of 38 migrants to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel Saturday, following the interdiction of an illegal migrant voyage Thursday in…

VI Free Press September 24, 2020

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Police Need Your Help To Find St. Thomas Man Wanted In Kronprindsens Gade Assault Case: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department put out a wanted posted on a St. Thomas man on Wednesday night. Jahkeel Clarke, 28, is wanted for questioning in connection…

VI Free Press September 24, 2020

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St. Thomas Woman Shot On Kronprindsens Gade In Charlotte Amalie Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Kronprindsens Gade downtown after a report of shots fired with a possible gunshot victim came in about 3:56 p.m.…

VI Free Press September 23, 2020