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Dominican Man With Fake ID Stopped By CBP Agents At St. Croix Airport

CHRISTIANSTED — A Dominican man with a fake Puerto Rican driver's license was stopped by federal authorities at the St. Croix airport this week. Reynaldo Mejia-Mejia, 33, a citizen of…

John McCarthy March 26, 2022

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Find Out What Beach You Should Avoid This Weekend: DPNR Beach Advisory

CHRISTIANSTED — One beach in St. Croix failed to meet established standards for water quality and should be avoided this weekend, according to the latest DPNR Beach Advisory. The Department…

VI Free Press March 26, 2022

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How To Create Your Own ‘My Social Security’ Account Online

Social Security wants to help you get the services you need as quickly and safely as possible. Your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount is your gateway to doing…

Victor Rodriguez March 25, 2022

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8th Grader At Sion Farm Parochial School Wins 49th Annual Territorial Spelling Bee

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Education congratulates Shadya Coureur, 8th grade, Free Will Baptist Christian School, winner of the 49th Annual Territorial Spelling Bee held on March 24…

VI Free Press March 25, 2022

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Fire Personnel Rescue Motorists Trapped In Vehicles After 2 Separate Accidents

CHRISTIANSTED – Fire personnel responded to two vehicle rescue incidents on St. Croix on Wednesday, the Office of the Governor said. At approximately 11:26 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to…

John McCarthy March 25, 2022

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Divi Resorts Celebrates The Season With 30% Spring Savings On 2022 Caribbean Vacations

TEAGUE BAY — Spring has sprung, and Divi Resorts celebrating the start of the season with 30 percent off 2022 Caribbean vacations on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix, and Sint Maarten. For a limited time, vacationers can fly…

VI Free Press March 24, 2022

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BREAKING NEWS: Gordon Ackley Will Win GOP Caucus Without Opposition

The longstanding intra-party fight for the leadership of the V.I. Republican Party was settled this week without a contested election. St. Thomas businessman Gordon Ackley will assume the chairmanship after…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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Florida Woman Gets Probation For Smuggling 15 Pounds Of Marijuana Into St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — A Florida woman was given no prison time by a federal judge for smuggling 15 pounds of marijuana into St. Croix. Yvette Simeina, 41, of Orlando, was sentenced…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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UVI Opens New Dance Studio On St. Croix, Offers Free Dance Workshops March 24-26

FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) hosted a grand opening celebration for its long-awaited dance studio today.  Featuring a sprung dance floor and equipped to enable streaming…

John McCarthy March 23, 2022

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King’s Alley Hotel Sold For $3.65M To Group To Gentrify Christiansted Boardwalk Area

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority PFA), has signed off on the documents finalizing the sale for…

John McCarthy March 23, 2022