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Man Severely Injured After Being Shot ‘Rapid Fire’ At Four Winds Plaza: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A "rapid fire" shooting left a St. Thomas man severely injured at the Four Winds Plaza shopping center on Thursday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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VIPD Closes Records Bureau Offices On St. Thomas Due To Air Conditioning Problem

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at Police Headquarters, the Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today,…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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Crucian And Texan To Swim For U.S. Virgin Islands At Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

CHRISTIANSTED — A Crucian and a Texan will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in the pool at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Natalia Kuipers of St. Croix will compete in the…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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FEMA Introduces New Director of the U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has appointed Kristen Hodge to serve as the Director for U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office. Hodge officially began June 20, 2021, and…

VI Free Press July 9, 2021

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Senator’s Son Gets Community Service After Federal Marijuana Conviction

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a St. Thomas man was sentenced today to four years’ probation, a $1,000 fine, and 150 hours of community service…

John McCarthy July 8, 2021

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Social Security Warns You About Coronavirus Medicare Scams

Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this…

Victor Rodriguez July 8, 2021

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VIPD Releases Its 3-Year Strategic Plan

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department would like to express gratitude to community stakeholders and its employees for input and the spirit of engagement during the development of its…

VI Free Press July 8, 2021

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Airline Executives Express Strong Confidence In U.S. Virgin Islands

ORLANDO — The U.S. Virgin Islands’ management of the COVID-19 public health crisis along with savvy marketing tactics are being credited for the confidence airlines have placed in adding and…

VI Free Press July 8, 2021

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Puerto Rico Man With $3.76 Million In Cash On His Boat Pleads Guilty To Smuggling

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Puerto Rico man faces 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to trying to smuggle 3.76 million in cash by boat into the…

John McCarthy July 7, 2021

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Social Security Protects Your Investment In You: Column By Darlynda Bogle

We provide benefits to about one-fifth of the American population and help protect workers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. For example, as of March 2021, Social Security paid…

Victor Rodriguez July 7, 2021