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VIPA and Royal Caribbean Host Conference At Seatrade Cruise Global Convention Today

MIAMI —The U.S. Virgin Islands is positioning itself for growth in the cruising industry. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Tourism, Joseph Boschulte, the territory attended SeaTrade in Florida starting…

VI Free Press April 26, 2022

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‘Operation Python’ Nets 3 Arrests For Gun Possession In Advance Of Carnival

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — "Operation Python" resulted in the arrests of three men and the seizure of two stolen vehicles in St. Thomas this weekend, authorities said. Patrol units were securing…

John McCarthy April 25, 2022

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Help Police Find Dominican Wanted For Smashing Beer Bottle On Woman’s Face

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau is seeking any information on whereabouts of Maria Teresa Mercedes. Mercedes of Anna's Retreat is wanted for third-degree assault,…

VI Free Press April 25, 2022

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Health Department Observes World Immunization Week This Week

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is observing World Immunization Week (WIW) this week. WIW is a global public health campaign that raises awareness and increases rates…

VI Free Press April 25, 2022

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Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Botanical Garden On St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A body of a missing woman was discovered in St. Thomas on Friday afternoon after a woman landscaping near Crown Mountain smelled a “foul odor.” A concerned…

John McCarthy April 23, 2022

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Woman Wanted In Smith Bay Assault Surrenders To Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A suspect in a St. Thomas assault case appeared with her attorney at the Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex and surrendered to police on Thursday evening, authorities said. Maxima Mercedes…

John McCarthy April 22, 2022

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Animal Abuse Is A Crime On Every Island In The USVI, VIPD Says

FREDERISTED — The VIPD takes animal neglect and abuse very seriously. Animal Cruelty and abuse is a criminal offense and is treated with utmost importance by the VI Police Department. This…

VI Free Press April 21, 2022

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Social Security Administration Resumes In-Person Services At Local SSA Offices

We are pleased to announce that local Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment. To avoid waiting in line,…

Victor Rodriguez April 21, 2022

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Virgin Islands Assistant U.S. Attorney Receives Prestigious Justice Department Award

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Assistant United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper has been awarded an Attorney General’s Award by the United States Department of Justice for Outstanding Contributions by a New…

VI Free Press April 20, 2022

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St. Croix Runner Smashes CARIFTA Record In Winning Gold In The 400-Meter Hurdles

KINGSTON — The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation congratulates Michelle Smith for winning a gold medal for the Virgin Islands in the 400-meter hurdles competition at the 49th CARIFTA…

John McCarthy April 19, 2022