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Women’s Coalition Launches Fundraising Campaign To Raise $60,000 By October

CHRISTIANSTED — The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix kicked off a fundraising campaign to coincide with its 40 years of service this month in support of all victims of crime,…

VI Free Press March 5, 2021

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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month Of March

In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies than…

Victor Rodriguez March 5, 2021

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Commercial Vehicles Inspected By VIPD For Safety At VIOHS In Mars Hill Today

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) has as its stated goal to incur no commercial vehicle fatalities every year. To achieve that lofty goal, the Virgin…

VI Free Press March 5, 2021

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Monster March Hurricane Slammed Puerto Rico Over 100 Years Ago

SAN JUAN — A tropical storm formed just over 500 miles northeast of Puerto Rico on March 6, 1908. This oddball storm tracked south-southwest, intensifying to a Category 2 strength as it…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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Coast Guard Snatches 3 Smugglers, $5.6 Million In Cocaine Off Of St. Croix

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez transferred custody of three suspected smugglers and $5.6 million in seized cocaine to federal agents at Coast Guard Base San Juan…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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Failed Police Cadet Gets 15 Years In Prison After Feds Snuff Out Murder-For-Hire Scheme Hatched Behind Bars

CHRISTIANSTED — A failed St. Croix police cadet accused of getting a 16-year-old girl pregnant has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of a murder-for-hire scheme…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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Social Security And OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day

The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the second annual…

Victor Rodriguez March 4, 2021

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VING Wishes Condolences To Family, Friends Of Guard Member Killed On St. Croix By Gun Violence

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands National Guard said it "expresses our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Ian Benjamin, Sr., who passed away at the…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Police Find Grove Place Man Shot To Death At St. Croix Mutual Homes On Tuesday Night: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating who gunned down a St. Croix man at a Grove Place housing project last night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Police Investigating Carlton Man Who Called 911 Before Dying Of A Gunshot Wound

FREDERIKSTED — A U.S. Army veteran was ambushed by a gunman inside his St. Croix residence late this morning, according to the victim's own dying account of the fatal event.…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021