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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

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VITRAN Mass Transit Bus Driver Training To Resume On Monday: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public that while VITRAN’s Fixed Route service remains suspended residents will see buses on roadways starting Monday. The buses…

VI Free Press August 29, 2020

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Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash In St. Thomas On Wednesday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist Wednesday night on Weymouth Rhymer Highway on St. Thomas, authorities said. Denby Dumas, 36, of Agnes Fancy, was traveling…

VI Free Press August 28, 2020

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Due To Drought Conditions, USVI Farmers Might Qualify For USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the past year, the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) in conjunction with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service Environmental Health and Climate Team, successfullyapplied for and…

VI Free Press August 27, 2020

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St. Thomas Man In ‘Critical Condition’ At Hospital After Being Shot In Lindbergh Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is in "critical condition" at the hospital after being shot "multiple times" at Lindbergh Bay last night, authorities said. Police are investigating after…

VI Free Press August 27, 2020

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Homeless Who Man Stole Items From Vessel On U.S. Coast Guard Dock Arrested

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A homeless man who allegedly took items off a boat docked at the U.S. Coast Guard dock near Frenchtown in mid-June was arrested on Tuesday evening, authorities…

VI Free Press August 27, 2020

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3 Puerto Rican Men Who Couldn’t Explain $1,128,940 In Cash On Board Vessel Get At Least 2.5 Years In Prison

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three Puerto Rican men were handed sentences of at least 2.5 years in prison for having $1.1 million in cash on board their vessel near St. Thomas,…

VI Free Press August 26, 2020