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COVID-19 Cases Climbing On St. Thomas Among Unvaccinated Population: VIDOH

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The number of positive COVID-19 cases is rising on St. Thomas, with 43 new cases recorded between Monday and Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Health Department said. All…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021

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Arthur Richards To Merge With Eulalie Rivera And John Woodson Junior High

FREDERIKSTED — In virtual meetings held for parents of Arthur A. Richards K-8 School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School on Tuesday, St. Croix District Superintendent Carlos McGregor announced that…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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What’s New And Exciting In The U.S. Virgin Islands? Find Out With This Helpful List

FREDERIKSTED — Looking for things to do in the U.S. Virgin Islands? Your V.I. Freep community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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Man Reported Missing Found Dead In Water Near Frederiksted Beach: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who was reported missing on Monday was found dead in the water near a west end beach on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Oswald A.…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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SILVER ALERT: Police Need Your Help To Find Elderly Man Last Seen In Carlton

FREDERIKSTED — Police issued a "Silver Alert" this morning after an elderly St. Croix resident went missing on Monday. Oswald A. Small, 85, was last seen driving his white sedan…

VI Free Press May 25, 2021

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Plaskett Says 7 Grants Totaling $16.3 Million Have Been Awarded To DPW

WASHINGTON — Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing seven grants totaling $16,315,508.90 recently awarded to the VI…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021

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Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Despite CDC Relaxing Restrictions, Governor Says

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said this week that the territory will not be changing or updating mask rules, despite the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and…

VI Free Press May 23, 2021

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Mainland Should Consider Emulating The USVI’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy: OPINION

The U.S. Virgin Islands has the lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country: 2.84 percent as of April 27. That may seem like an easy feat given our small population…

Teri Helenese May 22, 2021

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3 Males Shot In Sion Farm, 1 Dies; Elementary School Locked Down

CHRISTIANSTED — A lone gunman approached on foot and shot three males — killing one of them — near a concrete house in Sion Farm late Friday morning, authorities said.…

VI Free Press May 22, 2021

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Youth At Risk Of Becoming Homeless Could Qualify For New Housing Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that they have partnered with the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) to implement the Territory’s first housing…

VI Free Press May 21, 2021