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Campaign: ‘St. Croix, A Vibe Like No Other,’ Working Like A Charm: Boschulte Says

INDIANAPOLIS — Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands is strong and forecasts look positive. That's the word from Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte after taking meetings at Routes Americas, a…

VI Free Press February 12, 2020

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Man Taking Tools Out Of His Vehicle For Work Held Up At Gunpoint By 3 Men: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man taking tools out of his vehicle for work was held up at gunpoint in Savan early on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The 911…

John McCarthy February 12, 2020

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Traffic Signals Down At Bellows International Intersection: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) said that traffic signals at the intersection by Bellows International are temporarily out of service. "The department is working to…

VI Free Press February 11, 2020

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2 Injured After SUV Collides With Sedan On Veterans Drive Sunday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a two-car accident on Veterans Drive in the vicinity of Burger Max about 3 a.m. on Sunday, the…

VI Free Press February 11, 2020

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FCC Preps $691M in Funding For New Networks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communication Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau set up procedures for its investment of up to $691 million over the next 10 years to support the build out…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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VIPD: Pedestrian Run Over Near VITEMA Headquarters

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A dark-colored vehicle traveling west on Moravian Highway in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency headquarters hit a pedestrian who was crossing the…

John McCarthy February 8, 2020

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Jahcori Potter Arrested After High-Powered Rifle Fired Near Housing Project: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police on St. Thomas are investigating the shooting of a high-powered assault rifle in a heavily-populated housing project yesterday, authorities said. Jahcori Potter, 20 of the Bovoni…

John McCarthy February 7, 2020

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BROAD DAYLIGHT ARMED ROBBERY! At Honduras Area Bar & Restaurant St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man liming outside a downtown St. Thomas bar and restaurant in his vehicle was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight Thursday morning, authorities said. Police were…

John McCarthy February 7, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Arrested After Breaking Girlfriend’s Collarbone In Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident has been arrested after a heated argument allegedly led to a brutal domestic violence assault, authorities said. Jason E. Raymond, 39, of Agnes…

John McCarthy February 6, 2020

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Jacksonville U.S. Army Corps Pitches In For Hurricane Recovery Relief In USVI

CHRISTIANSTED -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District and the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery held the first meeting of the year for their newly created Silver…

VI Free Press February 6, 2020