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BREAKING NEWS: Gordon Ackley Will Win GOP Caucus Without Opposition

The longstanding intra-party fight for the leadership of the V.I. Republican Party was settled this week without a contested election. St. Thomas businessman Gordon Ackley will assume the chairmanship after…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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St. Thomas Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend, Damaging Vehicle: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a St. Thomas man was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and damaging her vehicle. Solomon Degallerie, 44, of St. Thomas, was arrested at…

John McCarthy March 23, 2022

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Committee Gets Update On Bleak Housing Situation In The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers in St. Thomas to…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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2 Private Islands Owned By Jeffrey Epstein Hit Market For $125 Million: Wall Street Journal

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two private islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands owned by late financier Jeffrey Epstein are hitting the market for $125 million. The news was reported on Tuesday by The…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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If You Want The World’s Cleanest Air, Try Moving To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHRISTIANSTED — At least four million people die each year due to outdoor air pollution, according to the World Health Organization, a leading global network of public health experts. Air particulates with a diameter…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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Notorious Gang Leader and His Crew Convicted On Racketeering Charges In USVI

WASHINGTON — Three members of a violent criminal gang were convicted today in the U.S.Virgin Islands (USVI) by a federal jury for RICO conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, robbery,and drug dealing.…

John McCarthy March 22, 2022

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St. Thomas Man Who Threatened Witnesses With Death Over Jail Phone Gets 2.75 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who threatened trial witnesses with death before they were to testify against him in court got nearly three years in prison from a…

John McCarthy March 22, 2022

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Motorist Approached For Traffic Stop In Bolongo Bay Tries To Run Over Cop: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St Thomas man who police tried to stop for a traffic stop was arrested on reckless endangerment charges this weekend, authorities said. Akeel Lashawn Owens, 29,…

John McCarthy March 21, 2022

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Health Department Confirms 110th COVID-19 Death In The Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed the 110th death related to COVID-19 in the territory since the pandemic began in March 2020. The deceased is a…

John McCarthy March 21, 2022

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Jeffrey Epstein Estate Close To Settlement With Territorial Government

KINGSHILL — Attorneys for the estate of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein told a Superior Court judge this week that they are "extraordinarily close" to resolving a civil case filed by the…

VI Free Press March 20, 2022