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Tourist From Massachusetts Drowns While Snorkeling In Trunk Bay On St. John

CRUZ BAY — A tourist from Massachusetts with a pre-existing heart condition drowned while snorkeling in St. John on Sunday, authorities said. The victim, Chris Finn, 57, of Boston, was…

John McCarthy November 22, 2022

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Police Ask Motorists To Stay Off The Roads Tomorrow Due To Tropical Storm Grace

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the community to be prepared for the passing of Tropical Storm Grace, expected to impact the territory on Sunday. You are…

John McCarthy August 14, 2021

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U.S. Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues 5 Stranded Kayakers At Caret Point In St. Thomas

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen helicopter crews Saturday rescued five stranded kayakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and a distressed snorkeler in Isabela, Puerto Rico. "Both these…

VI Free Press February 17, 2021

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St. Croix Paramedic Loses 3-Year Battle With Colon Cancer, Dies At Age 42

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix paramedic Nowel Garcia sadly lost his battle with cancer at the age of 42. The Virgin Islands Department of Health issued a statement Thursday extending condolences to Garcia's family…

VI Free Press October 21, 2020