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DPNR Commissioner Testifies Before Congress Remotely On Climate Change

WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as part of a remote hearing entitled "Discussion…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Tarik Babrow Wanted For Shooting On Veteran’s Drive: VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is looking for 23-year-old Tarik Babrow in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday on Veteran’s Drive near the Cancryn…

VI Free Press March 7, 2021

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Dominica Native Fighting Extradition To The USVI On Murder Charges Denied Bail

ROSEAU — A Dominica native who allegedly fled murder charges in the U.S. Virgin Islands five years ago, has been denied bail in his home country because the court said…

VI Free Press March 6, 2021

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St. Croix Man Gets 1 Year In Prison For Having Cocaine In Car Where He Was A Passenger

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man was given a little over a year in prison for having cocaine in a car in which he was a passenger, authorities said.…

VI Free Press March 5, 2021

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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month Of March

In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies than…

Victor Rodriguez March 5, 2021

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Grouting And Cobblestone Repairs To Close Guttets Gade This Weekend: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today a portion of a street south of Main Street will be closed for needed repairs this weekend. Guttets Gade intersection…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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Social Security And OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day

The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the second annual…

Victor Rodriguez March 4, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Who Received AK-47 Assault Rifle In Duffel Bag At Hospital Ground Pleads Guilty: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who was captured on surveillance video receiving an AK-47 assault rifle in a duffel bag near Hospital Ground last year admitted to that act…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Shots Fired In 2 Populated Locations On St. Thomas Miraculously Result In No One Being Injured: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Shots fired in two separate incidents in downtown and Altona on St. Thomas miraculously resulted in no one being injured, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Governor’s Office Invites Employees To Self-Identify As Disabled In New Survey

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of the Governor, through the Division of Personnel, has begun its annual GVI Employee Self-Identification of Disability survey to collect quantitative data on existing disabilities throughout the Government…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021