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VIPD launches gun buyback initiative

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Police Department, in collaboration with Senators FranklinJohnson and Dwayne DeGraff, is pleased to announce a territory-wide firearms buyback event. This initiative provides residents with…

John McCarthy February 25, 2025

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Senator mourns loss of beloved cultural icon Wayne ‘Bully’ Petersen

FREDERIKSTED — Senator Angel Bolques Jr. humbly joins the Virgin Islands community in mourning the profound loss of Wayne “Bully” Petersen, a true cultural treasure whose legacy will forever echo…

John McCarthy February 15, 2025

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Bryan thanks 35th Legislature for GARVEE bonds, announces holiday schedule

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Speaking on Monday from Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan said it was appropriate, just days before Thanksgiving, to express his gratitude. Bryan said he…

John McCarthy November 26, 2024

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Cannabis Record Expungement and Adult Cannabis Use Bill Passes Muster In Senate

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Bill No. 34-0345, An Act expanding the legalization of cannabis from medicinal use to include Adult Use Cannabis, and Bill No. 34-0344, An Act amending title 5…

John McCarthy December 31, 2022

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Government Mails Out $12.5M In Tax Refunds Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix Senator said some of taxpayer's income tax refund payments from the Virgin Islands government were put in the mail today. "I welcome the good…

John McCarthy June 17, 2022

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Senate Committee Gets Updates On Disaster Repairs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall on Friday. The Committee received…

John McCarthy June 13, 2022

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Committee Gets Update On Bleak Housing Situation In The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers in St. Thomas to…

VI Free Press March 23, 2022

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Senate Committee Advances Bill To Provide Automatic License Plate Reader Data System

FREDERIKSTED — Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety chaired by Senator Steven D. Payne, Sr., convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative…

John McCarthy March 1, 2022

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Office of Disaster Recovery Gives Status Updates On Capital Improvement Projects

FREDERIKSTED — Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, chaired by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St.…

John McCarthy February 17, 2022

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2 Armed Robberies, 1 In Frederiksted, 1 In Christiansted, Reported To Police Wednesday

FREDERIKSTED — Two armed robberies were reported to police on Wednesday night, authorities said. In the first incident, a female victim called the 911 Emergency Call Center at 7:05 p.m.…

John McCarthy February 4, 2022