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Former VING Member Named New Civilian Aide To U.S. Army Secretary

WASHINGTON — A former Virgin Islands National Guard member was appointed a new civilian aide to the secretary of the U.S. Army this week. During a ceremony at the Pentagon…

VI Free Press November 17, 2019

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Novel Popular TV Show Was Based On Was Set In St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

In Cadwell Turnbull’s sci-fi novel The Lesson, powerful aliens occupy the U.S. Virgin Islands. Turnbull, who grew up on St. Thomas, says he meets many people who have no idea that…

VI Free Press November 17, 2019

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ODR Director Williams-Octalien Represents USVI In Resilience Mission To The UK

LONDON — Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Director of the USVI Office of Disaster Recovery, recently joined ambassadors from the United Kingdom, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Orleans, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and…

VI Free Press November 14, 2019

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First Annual Paws & Claws Fundraiser To Be Held Next Weekend On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Off The Rocks Rescue is hosting their inaugural fundraiser at host location Caribbean Fish Market, St. Thomas, on Saturday, November 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. A…

VI Free Press November 14, 2019

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CDC: Vaping Combined With Marijuana Use and Vitamin E Acetate Could Cause Injury

ATLANTA — The CDC says it’s making progress in the investigation into vaping lung injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this weekend that vitamin E…

VI Free Press November 11, 2019

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U.S. Virgin Islands Hopes To Spur Hotel Expansion With New Hotel Development Law

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands took another in a series of strategic moves designed to encourage economic development under the aegis of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. The expanded Hotel Development Bill,…

VI Free Press November 11, 2019

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Department of Interior Assistant Secretary To Visit U.S. Virgin Islands and PR

WASHINGTON — Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Doug Domenech and Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Director Nik Pula will be in the U.S. Virgin Islands next week…

VI Free Press November 10, 2019

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Philippines Native Threatens To Harm Woman To Get Sex On Cruise Ship Bound For St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man from the Philippines has been charged with threatening injury in order to induce sex from a woman, authorities said. United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert…

VI Free Press November 7, 2019

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VIPD’s Dirty Cop Yomont King To Avoid Prison Term With Federal Guilty Plea

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dirty cop Yomont King will avoid prison time as part of a plea bargain arrangement with federal authorities. King, a Virgin Islands Police Department officer, pleaded guilty…

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Music Academy Offering Scholarships For New Members Of VI Youth String Orchestra

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — G-Clef Music Academy successfully launched its VI Youth String Orchestra earlier this year. After the summer break, G-Clef has been eager to continue and expand the orchestra with new…

VI Free Press November 5, 2019