St. Thomas News – Page 189 – Virgin Islands Free Press

No Test Required For Travel From USVI To The United States Mainland

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the world responds to new vaccination and testing requirements before boarding an international flight to the United States, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands are reminding…

John McCarthy December 7, 2021

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Government Says It Will Dole Out Another Round Of Income Tax Refunds This Week

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing today, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta said the government has begun distributing another round of income tax refunds totaling $25…

John McCarthy December 6, 2021

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UVI HackFest Shines A Spotlight On Students’ Entrepreneurial Creativity

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) recently showed off their entrepreneurial vision and spirit as part of the University’s annual Hackfest competition. The two…

John McCarthy December 6, 2021

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2 Of 4 Persons Of Interest Arrested For Armed Robbery At Havensight Mall: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two of four persons of interest have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of Glitters jewelry store late Saturday morning, authorities said. The two suspects…

John McCarthy December 6, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Shot While Driving On Brookman Road This Morning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was shot while driving along the main road connecting downtown to the main cruise ship port just before midnight. The 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy December 6, 2021

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Woman, Man Shot During Botched Robbery Attempt By 3 Men At Havensight Mall

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A security guard and a civilian were shot during a botched robbery attempt by three armed men at the Havensight Mall late this morning, authorities said. The…

John McCarthy December 4, 2021

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BVI boat captain who threw phone overboard to avoid smuggling charge skates

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A BVI boat captain who was caught smuggling illegal aliens into the U.S. Virgin Islands has been given no jail time by a federal judge after pleading…

John McCarthy December 3, 2021

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2 St. Thomas Men Charged With Smuggling 463 Pounds Of Cocaine By Sea At Night

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men face criminal charges after allegedly trying to bring at least 463 pounds of cocaine into the territory by sea, authorities said. Russell Robinson…

John McCarthy December 3, 2021

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Dominican Republic Man Faces Life In Prison After Shootout In Haulover Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic national who fired on federal agents with an assault rifle on a beach used for offloading large shipments of narcotics faces a possible life…

John McCarthy December 3, 2021

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St. Thomas Woman Pleads Out After ‘Going Postal’ In Ottley Post Office

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who bumped into a customer while leaving a post office — only to return a couple minutes later to punch her in the…

John McCarthy December 2, 2021