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USVI Sea Ports Could Re-Open At Noon Today With U.S. Coast Guard Approval

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Coast Guard is currently assessing the territory’s ports, Government House said. The ports are tentatively scheduled to reopen at noon today and possibly earlier depending…

VI Free Press July 30, 2020

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Spirit Airlines, Seaborne Cancel All Flights Today Due To Tropical Cyclone Nine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said that Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights from Orlando to St. Thomas scheduled for today. Additionally, Seaborne (Silver Airways) has no…

VI Free Press July 29, 2020

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TOURISM: Travelers To USVI Must Enter Online Portal, Undergo Thermal Scanning For COVID-19 Prevention

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announced the launch of phase one of a new online portal that will pre-screen and assist with the certification process of…

Bro Bot July 25, 2020

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Cargo Ship Worker With COVID-19 Sea Evacuated To St. Thomas Hospital Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A confirmed COVID-19 patient was taken off of a cargo ship docked behind Hassel Island on Thursday and brought to St. Thomas for needed medical treatment, the…

John McCarthy May 8, 2020

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VING To Assist VIDOH With Non-Mandatory Screenings Of Willing Air Passengers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Air and Army National Guard said it began assisting with passenger screening for COVID-19 at the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and the Henry…

Bro Bot April 8, 2020

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VING Offers To Assist With Screenings Of Arriving Air Passengers For COVID-19

FREDERIKSTED — Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard met at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport to discuss screening protocols for incoming passengers on Wednesday. The screening protocols will provide additional…

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‘HERE’S SIMBA!’ F’sted Man Forces His Way Into Girlfriend’s Home, Terrifying Children: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man broke into his girlfriend's home — demanding satisfaction — and terrifying his own children in the process, authorities said. Simba Parker, 33, of Mount…

Bro Bot January 29, 2020

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USVI Airports Pass Muster With Federal Aviation Administration Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The two airports in the territory have passed FAA inspections, the Virgin Islands Port Authority reports. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed its annual inspections of the Cyril…

VI Free Press June 22, 2019

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Lemartec and V.I. Port Authority Host Community Health And Safety Fair

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Lemartec, the prime construction manager rebuilding Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) assets impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, is co-hosting a Health & Safety Fair with VIPA…

VI Free Press May 9, 2019

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VIPA Unveils New Designs For Crown Bay Marina At Seatrade Cruise Global

MIAMI — The Virgin Islands Port Authority presented its renewed vision for the Crown Bay and Subbase District on St. Thomas to members of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. The presentation…

VI Free Press April 13, 2019