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U.S. Attorney Encourages Victims Of COVID-19 Fraud To Report Cases Of Abuse

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the District of the Virgin Islands today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.…

VI Free Press May 6, 2020

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Sion Farm Man Taken Into Custody After Attacking Old Neighbor With Pickaxe: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested after breaking his elderly neighbor's arm with a pickaxe handle near Sunny Isle one month ago, authorities said. Raymond Ward, 58, of…

John McCarthy May 4, 2020

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100 Hot Meals Donated to VIPD Officers Thanks To Naturi Naughton

FREDERIKSTED – The officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix District, were beneficiaries of 100 plates of food, donated by actress Naturi Naughton of “Power” fame. The food…

Bro Bot May 4, 2020

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: When Choosing A Face Mask You Should Know That 1 Size Does Not Fit All

I hope this will help you when purchasing facial masks to comply with the recent order in our community. You will face so many options to choose from and you…

Amy Rose Herrick May 4, 2020

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LAW WEEK: AG Says Laws Exist To Protect All, Especially During COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May…

VI Free Press May 4, 2020

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Caribbean Nations See A Silver Lining In The Coronavirus Fight

SANTO DOMINGO — Several Caribbean nations are showing positive signs that they are flattening the curve of the dreaded new coronavirus, a silver lining for a region that has seen…

VI Free Press May 4, 2020

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St. Croix Resident Helping World Cope With COVID-19 Through ‘Yoga In Paradise’

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix resident, transformation coach and yoga instructor Leanne "Lutterness" Morancie is on a quest to help the world de-stress from COVID-19 anxieties through virtual Yoga in Paradise sessions. “Now…

VI Free Press May 3, 2020

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St. Croix Man Who Offered Woman A Ride Home Arrested For Rape: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly raped a woman after first offering her a ride home has been arrested by police, authorities said. Francisco Tirado III, 29, of…

John McCarthy May 1, 2020

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Dog Shot Twice Is Put Down By Veterinarian After Being Paralyzed By Shooting: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — An injured dog named "Moe" was transported to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center for treatment on Wednesday, authorities said. The medical evaluation revealed that the Estate Whim-area…

VI Free Press May 1, 2020

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VITRAN Buses Will Keep Running On Island Streets Without Passengers Until May 8

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public that they will continue to see buses on roadways in the coming week, as the bus operator training has…

VI Free Press April 30, 2020