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Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue Send Out $15 Million In Income Tax Refunds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue sent out more than 6,000 income tax refunds to residents this week totaling more than $15…

VI Free Press March 26, 2021

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What Are Representative Payees For Social Security Recipients? Expert Columnist

Thousands of people get monthly Social Security benefits in Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we will assign a…

Victor Rodriguez March 26, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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Glass Lens May Shine A Light On Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance In South Pacific

BUKA, Papua New Guinea — Diving a wreck can be an exciting adventure: You never know what you might discover. In the case of Tracy Wildrix, though, he had a…

VI Free Press March 22, 2021

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NIGHT LIGHTS! VIPD Helps Put The Lights Back On In Smith Bay To Tamp Down Crime

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department worked with the local government to ensure that street lights are working in a St. Thomas east end neighborhood. The VIPD joined…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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SNEAKY! St. Thomas Woman Nabbed At Airport Trying To Leave Town After Fencing Stolen Cell Phone: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly fenced a stolen cell phone was nabbed by alert police detectives at the airport prior to boarding a flight, authorities said.…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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Frydenhoj Man Charged With Domestic Violence After Damaging Woman’s Vehicle: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on domestic violence-related charges after allegedly damaging a woman's vehicle on Friday. Shawn K. Chichester Sr., 41, of Estate Frydenhoj, was…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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Bureau of Corrections Response To St. Croix AVIS Newspaper’s Weekend Edition

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) said it "continues to progress,despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have affected employee morale,wellness, and work-life balance…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith To Discuss Safety Of COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, the chairwoman of President Biden’s COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, will be the guest on the “Press Box” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education Celebrates USVI History Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education, Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education will host a series of activities to commemorate Virgin Islands History Month in March. For…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021