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Dads, families celebrate back-to-school fun days on two islands
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Dads, families celebrate back-to-school fun days on two islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) Paternity and Child Support Division’s Access and Visitation Program (AVP) recently hosted two "family-friendly events on St. Thomas and St.…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2025
Former DSPR commissioner, cohort convicted of bribery after jury trial
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Former DSPR commissioner, cohort convicted of bribery after jury trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Following a four-day trial, former Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation Calvert White, 49, of St. Thomas, and Benjamin Hendricks, 62, also of…
Posted by John McCarthy July 25, 2025
Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area
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Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Community Action NOW! Executive Director Iffat Walker said discussions he's had with government officials will soon benefit the youth of the Savan community.  “Due to the rising numbers in COVID-19…
Posted by John McCarthy September 4, 2021
DSPR Suspends Programs, Stops Facility Rentals Until COVID-19 Surge Dies Down
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DSPR Suspends Programs, Stops Facility Rentals Until COVID-19 Surge Dies Down

CHRISTIANSTED — Due to the rise in COVID-positive cases in the territory, the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation has suspended the rental of facilities until further notice. To minimize exposure…
Posted by John McCarthy July 26, 2021
2 Children Test Positive For COVID-19 At Baseball & Basketball Camp, DSPR Says
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2 Children Test Positive For COVID-19 At Baseball & Basketball Camp, DSPR Says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed that two campers at Renholdt Jackson Baseball & Basketball Camps have tested positive for COVID-19. The safety protocols and guidelines that…
Posted by VI Free Press June 26, 2021
St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Donates Over 10,000 Masks to Virgin Islands Prison System
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St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Donates Over 10,000 Masks to Virgin Islands Prison System

SAN ANTONIO — After hearing of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. Virgin Islands prison system, NBA legend Tim Duncan sent 10,800 masks to the territory for distribution. The generous…
Posted by VI Free Press October 4, 2020
Horace Clarke, Standout Second Baseman For The New York Yankees, Dies At 81
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Horace Clarke, Standout Second Baseman For The New York Yankees, Dies At 81

FREDERIKSTED — St. Croix native Horace Clarke, a switch-hitting second baseman for the New Yankees from 1965-74, died Wednesday at 81. Although never viewed as a star player, Clarke became…
Posted by VI Free Press August 11, 2020
DSPR Suspends After School Programs For 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19
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DSPR Suspends After School Programs For 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) has taken the below preventative measures in alignment with the Department of…
Posted by Bro Bot March 18, 2020
Coki Point Complaints: ‘Narcotics-Marijuana’ Available On Public Beach
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Coki Point Complaints: ‘Narcotics-Marijuana’ Available On Public Beach

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Responding immediately to complaints from longtime visitors that appeared in local media today about the practice of renting beach chairs at Coki Point, Sports, Parks and Recreation…
Posted by VI Free Press July 10, 2019
DSPR Teams With viNGN to Provide Free WiFi at Cramer’s Park Beach
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DSPR Teams With viNGN to Provide Free WiFi at Cramer’s Park Beach

CHRISTIANSTED — Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) Commissioner nominee Calvert White announced today a partnership with the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, Inc. (viNGN) to provide free WiFi…
Posted by VI Free Press April 16, 2019
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