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St. Thomas Driver Trapped In Burning Car After Crash Into Utility Pole Dies Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A driver who was trapped inside his burning vehicle after he lost control and crashed into a utility pole in St. Thomas has died from the injuries…

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Public Works To Close Parts Of Main Street Tomorrow As Part Of Enhancement Project

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today that Main Street will be closed between Hublot and the Grand Hotel tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The…

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Human Services Closes Knud Hansen Complex After 2 Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS), today confirmed that it closed the Knud Hansen Complex on Thursday after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. While…

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St. John Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Transporting Illegal Residents Via Ferry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man was given two years in federal prison for transporting an illegal resident via ferry to St. Thomas, authorities said. Courtney Matthias was sentenced…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Encourages Public To Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Attorney's Office encourages everyone to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by saluting our law enforcement officers this Saturday. “Local and federal law enforcement officers are…

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Mafolie Road To Be Closed For 30-Minute Intervals Starting Tomorrow: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is asking St. Thomas residents to refrain from using Mafolie Road tomorrow and Monday. "The road will be closed for 30-minute intervals…

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4 Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan Your Retirement

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you are among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your…

Victor Rodriguez January 7, 2021

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection On The Lookout For ‘Genuine Fakes’ In U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — With the holiday season ending, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are reiterating their consumer alert for counterfeit and pirated goods with…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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Hospital Ground Man Charged With Rape After Domestic Violence Incident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident was charged with rape after a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Justin J.T. Diaz, 31 of Hospital Ground, was arrested at 2 p.m.…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

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Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Tortola In British Virgin Islands: USGS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, 31 miles north-northeast of the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The BVI…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021