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Virgin Islands Government Finally Pays Its WAPA Bills (Thanks To Federal Medicaid Reimbursement)

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, announced Wednesday, along with the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that all outstanding prior years and current…

VI Free Press August 14, 2019

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University of the Virgin Islands Featured in National Geographic Magazine

FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands’ (UVI) Agriculture Experiment Station (AES) has been featured in the August 2019 issue of National Geographic, one of the leading magazines on science,…

VI Free Press August 12, 2019

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VIPD Needs You To Identify Burglary Suspect In Freeze Frame Image

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is seeking a person of interest in connection with a burglary that occurred on St. Croix last month. Police spokesman Glen Dratte said in…

John McCarthy August 10, 2019

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VIPD: Man Drowns While Snorkeling At Dorsch Beach

FREDERIKSTED — A man drowned Wednesday on St. Croix while snorkeling with a friend off of Dorsch Beach. Charles Horne, 65, was pronounced dead at the Luis F. Hospital in Estate Diamond…

John McCarthy August 9, 2019

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VIPD Going In To The Churches To Summon All Help Possible To Fight Violent Crime In USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the new Commissioner nominee of Public Safety, Trevor Velinor was introduced to the community at a July 25 press conference at the Omar Brown Sr. Fire…

John McCarthy August 6, 2019

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St. Croix Man Faces 10 Years In Prison For Smuggling 19 Kilos Of Cocaine To Miami

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man admitted in federal court that he tried to smuggle about 42 pounds of cocaine from St. Thomas to Florida, authorities said. Mikhail "NastyMik"…

John McCarthy August 5, 2019

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A Guide To Boxers Who Have Represented The Virgin Islands At The Olympics

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands' best athletes are working hard to make it to next year's Olympics in Japan. One man who stands a good chance to qualify is…

VI Free Press August 5, 2019

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Popular Bank Closes Sunshine Mall Branch Today ‘Until Further Notice’

FREDERIKSTED — Popular Bank announced that the Sunshine Mall Branch in St. Croix will be closed to the public as of today "until further notice." The ATM and commercial night…

VI Free Press August 2, 2019

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St. Croix Man Wanted For March Murder of Kelvin ‘Gerbil’ Woodson Arrested

CHRISTIANSTED — A 33-year-old St. Croix man was arrested in connection with the murder of Kelvin "Gerbil" Woodson on Thursday, authorities said. Pernell Adulphus "Pete" Towers, Jr., is charged with…

John McCarthy August 1, 2019

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VIWMA Looking To Open Anguilla Landfill After Three Days Of Closings Due To Rainy Weather

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Interim Executive Director Adrian Wade Taylor today took steps to mitigate road conditions inside the Anguilla landfill that were hazardous for solid…

VI Free Press August 1, 2019