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Ackley Lawsuit Seeks To Keep Canegata From Canceling Republican Primary Election

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Gordon Ackley, who is running as a candidate for chairman of the territorial Republican Party, has filed a lawsuit against the Supervisor of Elections and two current…

VI Free Press May 9, 2020

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U.S. Labor Department Awards USVI $1.5 Million Dislocated Worker Grant

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Virgin Islands Department of Labor a $1.5 million National Dislocated Worker Grant to…

VI Free Press May 8, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Shot To Death Near Garden Street This Morning: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was shot to death after being struck multiple times by bullets this morning, authorities said. The Emergency Call Center received a report of…

John McCarthy May 8, 2020

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Cargo Ship Worker With COVID-19 Sea Evacuated To St. Thomas Hospital Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A confirmed COVID-19 patient was taken off of a cargo ship docked behind Hassel Island on Thursday and brought to St. Thomas for needed medical treatment, the…

John McCarthy May 8, 2020

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Indonesian Housekeeper’s Family Sues Royal Caribbean Over COVID-19 Death

MIAMI — The family of a cruise crew member who died after testing positive for COVID-19 filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises on Tuesday saying the company failed to…

VI Free Press May 6, 2020

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U.S. Attorney Encourages Victims Of COVID-19 Fraud To Report Cases Of Abuse

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the District of the Virgin Islands today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.…

VI Free Press May 6, 2020

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Cashier Who Gas Station Manager Sees Take $200 Cash Is Arrested By Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A gas station cashier who tried to make off with $200 cash from the register on Saturday afternoon was arrested by police, authorities said. Wesly Jean, 27,…

John McCarthy May 4, 2020

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: When Choosing A Face Mask You Should Know That 1 Size Does Not Fit All

I hope this will help you when purchasing facial masks to comply with the recent order in our community. You will face so many options to choose from and you…

Amy Rose Herrick May 4, 2020

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LAW WEEK: AG Says Laws Exist To Protect All, Especially During COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May…

VI Free Press May 4, 2020

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Caribbean Nations See A Silver Lining In The Coronavirus Fight

SANTO DOMINGO — Several Caribbean nations are showing positive signs that they are flattening the curve of the dreaded new coronavirus, a silver lining for a region that has seen…

VI Free Press May 4, 2020