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U.S. Attorney’s Office Says You Can Contact Them If You See Voter Fraud In Elections

CHARLOTTE AMALIE - United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said today that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Alphonso Andrews will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice…

John McCarthy October 30, 2018

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St. Thomas’ Osvaldo Tavarez Admits In Federal Court To Sex With 13-Year-Old Girl

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A St. Thomas man admitted in federal court that he took a 13-year-old girl out his household to have sex with her. Osvaldo Tavarez, 48, of St.…

John McCarthy October 30, 2018

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Scientists Set To Explore New Sites in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Waters Today

SAN JUAN — Scientists will explore new sites in deep waters surrounding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn more about coral and fish habitats as part of…

John McCarthy October 29, 2018

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VIPD: Burned Body Found In Toyota Camry In Tutu Valley St. Thomas on Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Police said they were investigating the discovery of a body of a man "burned beyond recognition" found in the Tutu Valley area of St. Thomas on Friday.…

John McCarthy October 27, 2018

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Tortola Native and St. Thomian Get About 7 Years For 39 Bricks of Cocaine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A Tortola native got 7.17 years in prison and a St. Thomas native got 6.75 years in prison for introducing nearly 40 bricks of cocaine into the…

John McCarthy October 26, 2018

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DPW Commissioner Nelson Petty Called ‘Petty’ For Removing Political Candidates’ Signs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A candidate in the gubernatorial race has accused Virgin Islands Public Works Department officials of interfering in the gubernatorial election. Public Works employees removed two sets of…

John McCarthy October 26, 2018

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St. John’s Brice Todman Arrested Monday Allegedly Smuggling Four Illegals Into USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A St. John man was charged Monday by federal authorities with trying to smuggle four illegal migrants into the territory. Brice Todman, 36, of St. John, was…

John McCarthy October 24, 2018

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OPINION: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Supports Bill No. 32-0327

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- In a herculean effort to help property owners in the Virgin Islands, Senators Myron Jackson and Novelle Francis have responded to the request of American Association of…

VI Free Press October 24, 2018

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U.S. Selective Service Wants Young USVI Men To Register With Them For Draft

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Young men aged 18 through 25 in St. Thomas are at risk of losing key benefits that are tied to registering with the Selective Service System (SSS)…

John McCarthy October 23, 2018

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Teachers, Government Sign Two-Year Contract Guaranteeing Raise In Pay

DONE DEAL: AFT President Rosa Soto-Thomas stands next to Gov. Kenneth Mapp (middle) and Lt. Gov. Osbert Potter on Friday. CHRISTIANSTED -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has approved a two-year contract…

John McCarthy October 22, 2018