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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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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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Caribbean Princess Returns Back To Port After 300 Begin Vomiting On Cruise Ship

FORT LAUDERDALE — A Caribbean cruise has been cut short after more than 300 people on board the ship began vomiting and suffering from diarrhea. The Caribbean Princess was carrying…

VI Free Press February 11, 2020

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CHINA BAN! Caribbean Nations In Lockstep With United States Over Lockout

MIAMI — As the U.S. continues to enforce strict travel restrictions on travelers from China over the coronavirus outbreak, an increasing number of Caribbean nations are also doing the same,…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Royal Caribbean Bans China, Hong Kong, Macau Passport Holders From Ships Over Coronavirus Fears

BEIJING — Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. said this weekend it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.…

VI Free Press February 9, 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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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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VIPD’s Police Operations, Administrative Services Building Closes Due To ‘Electrical Issues’

FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD's Police Operations and Administrative Services building in Mars Hill closed at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday due to "electrical issues," a prepared statement said. The electrical issues created…

VI Free Press February 6, 2020

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VIPD: Armed Masked Men Rob Restaurant Employees In Broad Daylight On Monday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas police are looking for two masked men who held up an Anna's Fancy restaurant at gunpoint in broad daylight on Monday. The 911 Emergency Call…

John McCarthy February 4, 2020

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BMV Begins ‘Skip the Line, Renew Online’ Vehicle Registration Program Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) said it is "excited to announce a new online vehicle registration system" which is set to launch today. Previously,…

VI Free Press January 31, 2020