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MBW High School Graduation To Be Held at the St. Thomas Reformed Church June 19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Seven students from MBW Education will graduate with an accredited high school diploma (not a GED) from Penn Foster High School on Saturday June 19. The graduation…

VI Free Press June 3, 2021

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Health Department Confirms 28th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Monday evening that an 85-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 28th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of…

VI Free Press June 2, 2021

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Lucia No. 1 In Caribbean Travel Destinations

WASHINGTON — U.S. News & World Report has ranked the U.S. and British Virgin Islands among its Top 5 of 17 Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean. The annual…

VI Free Press June 2, 2021

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Queen Conch Fishing Season Ends Today In The U.S. Virgin Islands: DPNR

CHRISTIANSTED — The annual queen conch season officially ends today, according to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources. DPNR said that harvesting queen conch and the possession of queen…

VI Free Press June 1, 2021

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HURRICANE SEASON 2021: Improperly Installed Generators Killed More People Than The Storms Themselves

MIAMI — The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. But with the news that people in the active hurricane belt should be on guard against the storms from June to…

VI Free Press June 1, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Rosier Smith Wanted In Contant Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Police need your help today to find Rosier Smith who is wanted in connection to a Memorial Day assault in Contant, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.…

VI Free Press June 1, 2021

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Man Who Tried To Move 50 Pounds Of Cocaine To Atlanta Gets 6 Years In Prison

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man who tried to move nearly 50 pounds of cocaine from St. Thomas to Atlanta was sentenced to six years in prison by a…

VI Free Press May 28, 2021

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Why There Is No Problem of Rape On The Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands are often considered forgotten territory. This happens because people mainly remember about them when they plan their vacation. The U.S. Virgin Islands are represented by an…

James Collins May 28, 2021

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BROWSING IS BACK! St. Thomas Historic District To Remain Open To 8PM Fridays

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You can shop and dine in downtown St. Thomas until 8 p.m. every Friday night starting tomorrow, officials said. "The Downtown Historic District is a great place…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021

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VIPA Celebrates CEK Expansion Project With Groundbreaking At Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Virgin Islands Port Authority Director Carlton Dowe, USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte and other officials broke ground to commemorate the start of Phase One…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021