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Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines Competing For Minnesota Travelers To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands is welcoming new flights from Minneapolis to St. Thomas this winter from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Delta is offering thrice…

VI Free Press January 3, 2021

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9 Historic American Figures With Ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to rank among the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations, especially on Airbnb. But there’s more to the American islands than just fun in the sun, as…

VI Free Press January 3, 2021

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VIDOL Failure To Pay UI Obligation Makes Private Employers Have To Pay 6 Times As Much For Unemployment Insurance

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Virgin Islands is the only jurisdiction in the United States to not meet its outstanding Unemployment Insurance (UI) loan obligation…

VI Free Press January 2, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Who Fought Gunman In Smith Bay Dies 4 Days After Shooting: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – One of four men injured during a December 27 shooting in Smith Bay succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The victim,…

VI Free Press January 2, 2021

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Carnivorous Mushrooms? Leaching Septic Tank? Trade Winds? Barking Dogs? What Killed Rich Doumeng’s Flamboyant Tree? The Final Mystery of the Year 2020

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any weirder. The last day of the year of coronavirus — the dreaded COVID-19 — I mean what could go…

John McCarthy December 31, 2020

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Important Things To Know About New Year’s Eve In the U.S. Virgin Islands

FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor wants to share some important information with the community and media ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations: “The top priority for…

Trevor Velinor December 30, 2020

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An Ode To Violent Crime In The U.S. Virgin Islands: OPINION COLUMN

There are some folks going around this land Who have no fear of God or man Waving around a gun in their hand Steal, kill and destroy seems like the…

Sandra Bradley December 30, 2020

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SNAP Recipients Get A Bump In Payments Due To COVID-19, Automatic 6-Month Extension Of Benefits

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services said Tuesday it was alerted that the USVI has received a temporary increase to the maximum Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments…

VI Free Press December 30, 2020

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New Ferry Service Between St. Thomas And St. Croix Makes Day Tripping Easier Between Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Native Son ferry service recently launched a new weekend service between St. Thomas and St. Croix. The ferry service operates on Friday and Sunday, leaving the Blyden…

VI Free Press December 29, 2020

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Delta Air Lines New Nonstop Service From Minneapolis To St. Thomas Began 2 Days Before Christmas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It's a lot easier to get to St. Thomas from Minnesota now that Delta Air Lines has launched its newest Caribbean route. The new Minneapolis-St. Paul to…

VI Free Press December 29, 2020