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VING Gets Help With Prep Drills From Michigan National Guard

FREDERIKSTED -- "When the Weather Channel becomes our favorite channel on TV, it comforts us to know it is now also the favorite channel of the Michigan National Guard, who…

John McCarthy December 15, 2018

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Puerto Ricans Feel Federal Government Ambushed Them With Cockfighting Ban

SAN JUAN -- Thursday was a somber day at the Cockfighting Club of San Juan. The rows and rows of cubbies that usually house up to 80 roosters waiting to…

John McCarthy December 14, 2018

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Should Local Businesses Place a Higher Emphasis on Attracting Tourists?

Many small businesses depend on a loyal customer base. These are customers that come back time and time again to support the company by partaking in their services. However, finding…

John McCarthy December 14, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Shop With A Cop Is A Fun-Filled Day on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau is scheduled to have their annual “Shop with a Cop” activity. Shop with a Cop provides a fun-filled day…

John McCarthy December 13, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Dominican Republic Native Gets 7.25 Years For Taking 110 Pounds Coke on Barge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A Dominican Republic native was given 7.25 years in prison by a federal judge for smuggling 110 pounds of cocaine in the territory. Reynaldo Lerburds, 41, of…

John McCarthy December 13, 2018

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Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Express Outrage Over Possible Cockfighting Ban

SAN JUAN — Congress on Wednesday gave final passage to legislation that would shut down legal cockfights in U.S. territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, ending an…

John McCarthy December 13, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

Two South American Men Get Seven Weeks In Prison For Illegal Entry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Two South American men were given just over seven weeks in prison for coming to the United States illegally. Dionis Luiz Gomez, 31, of Venezuela and Roman…

John McCarthy December 12, 2018

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Attorney General Claude Walker Resigns Suddenly From Office

CHRISTIANSTED -- Joseph Ponteen has been appointed acting attorney general, following the sudden resignation of Attorney General Claude Walker. Ponteen, who had been serving as chief deputy attorney general, said…

John McCarthy December 12, 2018

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Public Libraries Launch Story Time Program For Kids

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Libraries, Archives, and Museums will launch the Story Time Initiative territory-wide. This initiative fosters and promotes…

John McCarthy December 11, 2018

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Sponsors Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Training for VI and PR

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F Shappert said today that the Virgin Islands U.S.Attorney’s Office is sponsoring training this week for prosecutors from the USVI and Puerto Rico and…

John McCarthy December 10, 2018