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Coast Guard Returns 13 Illegal Migrants Back To The Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser crew repatriated 13 of 14 migrants to the Dominican Republic, following the interdiction of a migrant vessel just off the coast…

VI Free Press May 14, 2021

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Social Security Delivers The Most Popular Baby Names In Puerto Rico For 2020

SAN JUAN — The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Puerto Rico for 2020. Liam and Valentina topped the list. The top five boys and…

Victor Rodriguez May 13, 2021

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Man Who Shot Dog Dead For Interrupting Golf Game, Claims It Was Self-Defense

SAN JUAN — Police in Puerto Rico have arrested a businessman for allegedly shooting a dog who stole his golf ball while he was golfing at a luxury resort. Salil…

VI Free Press May 11, 2021

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How To Replace Or Correct Your Social Security Card During COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Security offices are currently open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office conditions. However, you can continue to apply for a replacement Social Security…

Victor Rodriguez May 7, 2021

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U.S. Attorney General Appoints Bankruptcy Trustee for Puerto Rico and the USVI

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Mary Ida Townson as the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee for Florida, Georgia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Region…

VI Free Press May 6, 2021

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Coast Guard Helps Sailboat Reach Its ‘Destination’ With Rescue At Sea

SALT RIVER — Unsure how to sail, not knowing how to deploy their anchor, out of fuel and essentially lost just nine miles north of St. Croix, the new owners…

VI Free Press May 6, 2021

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LONG ARM OF THE LAW: Detectives Find Profit Man Hiding In Puerto Rico To Try To Avoid Attempted Murder Charges: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested on attempted murder charges after he allegedly fired gunshots at a person in Clifton Hill nearly three months ago then fled the…

VI Free Press May 5, 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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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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How To Get Your Newborn Baby Their Social Security Number

Getting your newborn a Social Security number is important for their future. If your child is born in a hospital, the easiest way to apply for a Social Security number…

Victor Rodriguez April 30, 2021