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SNAP and Section 8 Programs Spared For Now As Government Shutdown Averted

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare…

John McCarthy October 1, 2023

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Police Investigating Homicide In Campo Rico

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a St. Croix man was found shot to death in Campo Rico this morning. Jamal N. Green, 31, was positively identified by a family…

John McCarthy September 27, 2023

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Woman Tells Police Gunman Emptied Clip At Building and Vehicle

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating after a woman told officers a gunman fired shots at her building and vehicle on Monday. The Criminal Investigation Bureau was dispatched to Queen Street…

John McCarthy September 26, 2023

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Man Shot At Bus Stop Scurries For Cover

FREDERIKSTED — A man was injured after being shot while standing near a bus stop in Estate Whim on Sunday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received notification…

John McCarthy September 26, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Help Police Find Haysely Durand Wanted For Domestic Violence Attack On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence assault on St. Croix. Haysely Durand, 22, is wanted for…

John McCarthy September 26, 2023

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VIDOH premieres ‘Step Into Wellness’ video series

CHRISTIANSTED — The VI Department of Health proudly introduces "Step into Wellness," a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a…

John McCarthy September 23, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Are you age 70 or older and not receiving Social Security benefits?

Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you're still working or are delaying applying…

John McCarthy September 23, 2023

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Man Who Punched Woman In Face During Bar Brawl, Brandished Machine Gun, Admits Guilt

CHRISTIANSTED — A drunken St. Croix man who punched a female bar patron in the face — and brandished a machine gun in front of four people — is facing…

John McCarthy September 21, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Health News

Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines Coming To The USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said that the territory is set to receive its initial shipment of the enhanced Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines by the…

John McCarthy September 21, 2023

At VIFreep Breaking News Consumer News

FAA Proposes $477,000 Fine For St. Thomas Airport Due To VIPA’s Slack Maintenance

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Federal Aviation Administration is waving a $477,000 fine in front of the Virgin Islands Port Authority for alleged maintenance lapses at the St. Thomas airport over…

John McCarthy September 21, 2023