St. Thomas News – Page 307 – Virgin Islands Free Press

VING Offers To Assist With Screenings Of Arriving Air Passengers For COVID-19

FREDERIKSTED — Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard met at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport to discuss screening protocols for incoming passengers on Wednesday. The screening protocols will provide additional…

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Dominican Republic Continues To Lead Region In COVID-19 Deaths With 60

SANTO DOMINGO —The death rate from the new coronavirus, COVID-19, reached a new high across the Caribbean region Thursday as the number of confirmed cases also continued its steady uptick.…

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DIRECTOR: V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles Won’t Re-Open Until May 4

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh would like to inform the motoring public that due to the extension of the State of Emergency and the stay-at-home order by Governor Albert…

Bro Bot April 3, 2020

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VIPD: 2 Men Arrested On Illegal Drug Charges Near Hospital Ground School

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men were arrested by police for allegedly trying to sell drugs near a public school, authorities said. Umba Delsol, 28 of Anna’s Retreat and…

Bro Bot April 3, 2020

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President Trump Declares USVI A ‘Major Disaster,’ Paves Way For Increased Federal Funding

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the health and economic devastation brought…

Bro Bot April 3, 2020

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UVI’s Director Of Center For Student Success Dies Of COVID-19 In Kentucky

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands' director of the Center for Student Success has died of the coronavirus while on the U.S. mainland, according to a message…

Bro Bot April 2, 2020

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Virgin Islands Lottery Postpones Next Drawing For 2 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In an emergency meeting held on Monday, the Virgin Islands Lottery Commission decided to postpone drawing #955 from tomorrow to April 16. "This is attributed to the…

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D-SNAP Emergency Food Stamps Won’t Happen Without Presidential Disaster Declaration

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services has announced that Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) has not been implemented in the territory. There is no Presidential Disaster Declaration…

Bro Bot March 31, 2020

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Motorcycle Rider Without Helmet Arrested On Illegal Gun, Assault Charges: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A motorcycle driver who took off when police tried to pull him over for a routine traffic stop has been arrested on illegal gun and assault charges…

Bro Bot March 30, 2020

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VIPD Closes Central Records, Firearms Bureau; Stops Fingerprinting Services

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department said it is closing non-essential offices indefinitely as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The Central…

Bro Bot March 29, 2020