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2 COVID-19 Deaths In 2 Days! VIDOH Says 1st Was In St. John, 2nd Was In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in the territory with two deaths related to coronavirus in just the last two days, the Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed.…

VI Free Press September 5, 2020

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DHS’ Head Start Program Says Virtual School, Meal Distribution Plan Begins September 14

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Head Start Program said today that their 2020-2021 Head Start school year will begin virtually on September 14 until it is determined that in-person instruction can…

John McCarthy September 5, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Wanted In Hospital Ground Illegal Guns Case, Arrested In Oklahoma After Traffic Stop: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for questioning in an illegal gun possession case in Hospital Ground was arrested in Oklahoma after a traffic stop, authorities said. Romeo…

John McCarthy September 4, 2020

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AG Denise George Wants A Peek At Accused Epstein Sex Madam Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sealed Testimony

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General, who has accused the estate of Jeffrey Epstein of being an ongoing criminal enterprise, asked a federal judge on Tuesday to grant…

VI Free Press September 3, 2020

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DHS’ Child Care Services Updates FFN Block Grant, Stay-At-Home Contact Info

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services, that administers the Family, Friends and Neighbors (FFN) portion of the Block Grant announced changes to the application limits…

John McCarthy September 3, 2020

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AG Denise George Says Public Should Beware of Emails, Texts Claiming To Be From Netflix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George asked the public to continue to be vigilant about Internet scams circulating in our community. Many residents have reported receiving emails or texts…

John McCarthy September 3, 2020

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Kayaker In Distress Near Perseverence Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The crew of a Boat Forces Detachment St. Thomas 33 Special Purpose Craft - Law Enforcement rescued a kayaker in distress west of Perseverance Bay Sunday evening,…

John McCarthy September 2, 2020

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Feds Seize Record $27 Million In Cash Aboard Ship Headed To St. Thomas

SAN JUAN — Federal authorities found $27 million in undeclared cash Saturday on a ship set to travel from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced…

Bro Bot September 2, 2020

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3 St. Thomas Men Arrested As Part Of VICI Anti-Crime Initiative In The USVI: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “Operation 10-Day Rush,” as part of Phase 2 of the Virgin Islands Crime Initiative (VICI) was implemented by Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor to take "firearms and drugs…

Bro Bot August 30, 2020

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St. Thomas Male Shot Multiple Times At Oswald Harris Court Thursday Night, But Survives: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating the non-fatal shooting of a St. Thomas male at Oswald Harris Court on Thursday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers…

VI Free Press August 29, 2020