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USVI Murder Rate Drops 6.42% In 2 Years … But It Still Moves Up 1 Spot In World Per Capita Homicide Rate

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It's a dubious distinction at best. Despite the fact that the territory's murder rate has gone down 6.42 percent in the last two years, the U.S. Virgin…

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VIGOP Party Chief Resorts To Name Calling Prior To Superior Court Decision

KINGSHILL — In a sign of desperation a day after Superior Court Judge Kathleen Mackay extended a temporary restraining order against John Canegata, the disputed Virgin Islands Republican Party chairman…

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AG George: Epstein Estate Compensation Fund Must Protect Victims’ Rights

The Virgin Islands Attorney General’s office reached an agreement in principle for a Victims’ Compensation Program with the Epstein Estate counsel and victims’ counsel on Friday. The agreement includes safeguards…

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USVI Residents Must ‘Shelter In Place’ If A Hurricane Strikes Because Of Social Distancing Requirements

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands sheltering capacity will be "limited" at the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season due to American Red Cross physical distancing requirements brought…

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Op-Ed From Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Regarding The Death Of George Floyd

We observe yet another death of an African American man through non-combative interaction with law enforcement. George Floyd of Minnesota died as a result of an officer’s pressed knee to…

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Tourists Can Flock Back To Territory Starting June 1 As Return To Normalcy Begins

CHRISTIANSTED — During his COVID-19 briefing today, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said he is initiating the blue “Open Doors” phase of the territory’s path back to normalcy effective June 1.…

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Federal COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Updated FAQs: From VIDOL

CHRISTIANSTED — The President of the United States signed a law that provides additional Unemployment Insurance (“UI”) assistance to workers impacted by COVID-19 on March 27. This new law provides:…

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Entrance To Sion Farm Closed Temporarily From Queen Mary Highway

CHRISTIANSTED – The VIPD Traffic Investigation Bureau is advising the motoring public that starting Tuesday the entrance into the Sion Farm community on Queen Mary Highway will be closed for…

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St. Croix Man Shot In Robbery Attempt In Mon Bijou On Saturday: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was shot during a robbery attempt in Estate Mon Bijou early Saturday morning, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of…

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UVI To Host Virtual Open House For Prospective Students On June 3

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3 to present an overview of its programs, answer questions from the public…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020