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Woman Faces 10 Years In Prison After Admitting To Stealing $17K In Tax Refunds

CHRISTIANSTED — A woman who used fake IDs and filed multiple tax returns faces 10 years in prison after a guilty plea in federal court on Friday, authorities said. Nicolette…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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10 People Arrested In 1 Day On St. Thomas For Faking COVID-19 Test Prior To Flight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ten people were arrested in one day on St. Thomas for fudging their COVID-19 tests prior to boarding a flight to the territory, authorities said. Savonne Hunter,…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings For Next Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on June 7-10, 2021, to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Melissa Defort Wanted For Stealing A Car: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a New Jersey native who is wanted for stealing a car in St. Thomas just over two weeks ago, authorities said.…

VI Free Press May 15, 2021

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It Is Never Too Early To Start Planning For Your Retirement With Social Security

It is never too early to start planning for retirement, and our online tools can make your planning easier. Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your my Social Security account, get a…

Victor Rodriguez May 14, 2021

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3 Men Arrested For Aureo Diaz Heights Double Murder In Early Morning Raid

KINGSHILL — Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department joined by federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland…

VI Free Press May 13, 2021

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Social Security Delivers The Most Popular Baby Names In Puerto Rico For 2020

SAN JUAN — The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Puerto Rico for 2020. Liam and Valentina topped the list. The top five boys and…

Victor Rodriguez May 13, 2021

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Supermarkets Must Produce Price Lists For DLCA Prior To Hurricane Season Beginning

CHRISTIANSTED — DLCA gave fair warning to the territory's highly-overpaid supermarkets today — if you try to overcharge after a natural catastrophe — we've got you're number. DLCA Commissioner Richard…

VI Free Press May 12, 2021

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Unlicensed Contractor Up On Fraud Charges After 5 Homes Not Repaired

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George announced the Department of Justice’s arrest of a man who misrepresented himself as a licensed contractor to perform work repairs to the homes…

VI Free Press May 12, 2021

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St. Croix Student Wins ‘Doodle For Google’ Art Competition For The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHRISTIANSTED — A Pearl B. Larsen fourth grade student has been chosen as the winner for the territory in the Doodle for Google Competition. A talented student on St. Croix…

VI Free Press May 11, 2021