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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

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COVID-19 Cases Climbing On St. Thomas Among Unvaccinated Population: VIDOH

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The number of positive COVID-19 cases is rising on St. Thomas, with 43 new cases recorded between Monday and Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Health Department said. All…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021

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Judge Orders Tourist To Fly Home As Punishment For Drunken Assault On Woman

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Superior Court judge ordered a Chicago tourist to fly back home as punishment after a brutal drunken assault of a woman celebrating her birthday in Peterborg,…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Diver Off Dutchcap Cay In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A diver’s worst fear is being stranded alone in the open sea, and a man in his 60s faced that terrifying situation after he was stranded in…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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Police Station Closed After 5 Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Leadership of the Virgin Islands Police Department was notified Sunday that five employees of the Mariel C. Newton Command police station in Anna’s Retreat tested positive for…

VI Free Press May 26, 2021

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Joseph Sibilly Elementary Student Tests Positive for COVID-19, VIDOH Confirms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed today that a Joseph Sibilly Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Safety protocols at all district schools…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021