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St. Thomas Teacher Charged With 2 Counts Of Child Sexual Assault In Colorado

CHARLOTTE AMALIEI — A current U.S. Virgin Islands teacher has been charged with two counts of felonious sexual assault on a child in Colorado, according to the Hayden Police Department.…

John McCarthy July 15, 2021

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Social Security’s Social Media Pages Keep You Up To Date With Your Account

We strive to keep you informed with accurate and helpful information. In addition to information we provide on our website at www.socialsecurity.gov, we also engage regularly on social media. We…

Victor Rodriguez July 15, 2021

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Contractor Who Stashed 10 Pounds of Cocaine Into Airport Bathroom Pleads

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A contractor who stashed 10 pounds of cocaine into an airport bathroom in St. Thomas has pleaded guilty in federal court to drug possession charges, authorities said.…

John McCarthy July 15, 2021

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Police Reduce St. Thomas Homicide Rate 64% Compared To First Half Of 2020

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police in the St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island districts have reduced homicides by 64 percent over the same period last year, the Virgin Islands Police…

John McCarthy July 13, 2021

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VIPD K9 Corps ‘Revitalized’ Thanks to Donation from Southland Gaming

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is pleased to announce the revitalization of the K9 Corps in the St. Thomas/St. John District, thanks to a generous donation by…

VI Free Press July 12, 2021

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Secrecy Surrounds Winners Of ‘Vax To Win USVI’ Lottery Drawing … None Announced

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two lucky people won $200,000 in the first ever General Vaccine Lottery on Friday — but Government House, the program itself and lottery officials — all won't…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Berry-Benjamin Leads USVI Delegation at National Model Schools Conference

NASHVILLE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin led a delegation of school administrators, content-area coordinators, and state and district leaders at the 29th Annual Model Schools Conference…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Government Seeks Virgin Islanders Living Abroad To Come Home To Fill Jobs Here

ATLANTA — The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Personnel has announced the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness of the wide range of public service jobs available in…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Looking For Suspect Who Fired Gunshots During Solberg Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police responded to a report of shots fired and found a man who said he had been assaulted by the gunman in Solberg on Friday night. The…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Police Investigate Hospital Ground Shooting That Left 1 ‘Male’ Injured

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting in Hospital Ground that left one man injured early Friday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a Black…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021