33rd Legislature of the Virgin Islands – Virgin Islands Free Press

Senator James Sits Down With Police To Discuss Crime Prevention, PAL Headquarters In Whim

FREDERIKSTED — A newly re-elected St. Croix sophomore Senator sat down with the Virgin Islands Police Department to talk about ways to prevent crime and fundraising efforts for a police…

VI Free Press November 10, 2020

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No Need To Watch The Election Results On Tuesday Night, We’ve Got Your Election Winners Right Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You don't have to stay up all night waiting for the results of Tuesday's elections. We've got them all for you right here, unofficially of course, according…

VI Free Press October 29, 2020

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Let’s Talk Sports And COVID-19 Forum Considered A Success By Senator Sarauw

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Senator Janelle Sarauw held a forum to bring awareness to the ongoing issues that are plaguing our student athletes due to the restrictions and…

VI Free Press September 10, 2020

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Cranky ‘Usie’ Richards Chides Governor For Not Putting More People On Casino Control Commission

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During Friday’s budget hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, acting CCC Chairman Raymond "Usie" Richards told lawmakers to talk to the governor about designating nominees for his…

Bro Bot July 15, 2020

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Blyden Calls On DPW To Finish Roadway Projects While There Is No Traffic

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Marvin Blyden called upon the Department of Public Works to "expeditiously" complete all ongoing infrastructure projects while the social distancing provisions of the governor’s executive order…

VI Free Press April 18, 2020

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Senator Blyden ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Governor’s Shut Down Of USVI Beaches

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Marvin Blyden, who called earlier this week for a moratorium on anchoring permits to stem the flow of visiting private boats, sharply disagreed Monday with the Bryan…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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SENATOR: With 6 COVID-19 Cases, Governor Should Implement Shelter In Place

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With the latest updates from the Department of Health it has become evident, that as a territory, we need to be more “proactively” aggressive in regards to containing…

Bro Bot March 21, 2020

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Blyden: Gas Station Amendment That Passed Will Protect Health, Safety

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Marvin Blyden said he is proud to announce that among other bills and amendments passed at the January 29 General Session, the St. Thomas senator succeeded in…

VI Free Press January 31, 2020

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Senator Gittens Praises Community Service Day Participants on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — When the public and private sector work together, great things can happen. This was the sentiment expressed by Senator Kenneth Gittens after participating in today’s 9th Annual Celebration of Service alongside…

VI Free Press August 22, 2019

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trying To Kill One Bird With Two Stones: By Taxi Driver KELVIN DENNIE

By KELVIN DENNIE/St. Croix Taxi Driver Dear Editor: As a taxi driver in the territory for over 30 years, I cannot remain quiet after this second attempt to deny me…

Kelvin Dennie August 17, 2019