St. Croix News – Page 149 – Virgin Islands Free Press

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Protect You and Your Baby: Stay Up To Date With Vaccines: VIDOH

You have the power to protect yourself and your baby each pregnancy from serious diseases like whooping cough and flu. By staying up to date with vaccines before and during…

John McCarthy August 13, 2022

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A New – and Faster Way – To Request A Social Security Card

Do you need an original or replacement Social Security Number card? We now have a new – and faster – way for you to start online. When you go to…

John McCarthy August 12, 2022

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Firefighters Extinguish Fire In La Grande Princesse Wednesday

CHRISTIANSTED — Firefighters responded to a structure on fire on the north shore of St. Croix in the early morning hours Wednesday. The 911 call center dispatched the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy August 11, 2022

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Schedule of Events Honoring Governor Charles W. Turnbull

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Here is the schedule of events in honor of Governor Charles W. Turnbull, whose body will lie in state at The Battery on St. John today and at…

John McCarthy August 11, 2022

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Record Amount of Algae Threatens Economy, Wildlife on Caribbean Coasts

SAN JUAN — Near-record amounts of algae, or water plants, are covering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados. The plants are killing fish and other wildlife, producing bad smells and…

John McCarthy August 10, 2022

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When House Hunting In St. Croix, Watch Out For The Paint Pony On The Front Porch

CHRISTIANSTED — Two people went searching for the best place to live on the Big Islands and ended up in our "only in St. Croix" feature. DeAnna Stewart of Christiansted shared…

John McCarthy August 7, 2022

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Rodriguez Promoted As The First Female Chief Master Sergeant Within The 285th Civil Engineering Squadron

KINGSHILL — Virgin Islands Air National Guard (VIANG) Zathlyn Rodriguez, 285th Civil Engineering Squadron was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant making her the first female to ever hold the position in the squadron.…

John McCarthy August 5, 2022

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Repeat Offender Faces 22 Years In Prison After Copping To Carjacking

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man faces a maximum of 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in a 2017 carjacking of a St. Croix couple. Luis…

John McCarthy August 4, 2022

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VIDOH Recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) recognizes August as National Immunization Awareness Month. National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness and encourages everyone to make sure they…

John McCarthy August 4, 2022

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VIPD Denies Using ‘Sting Ray’ Tracking Device In The USVI

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that there have been recent "unsubstantiated and reckless claims" circulating on social media — including Facebook and WhatsApp — that the VIPD is using…

John McCarthy August 3, 2022