The Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using
Read morePesticide linked to reproductive issues found in Cheerios, Quaker Oats and other oat-based foods
CHICAGO — A little-heard-of pesticide linked to infertility in animals is showing up in the overwhelming majority of oat-based foods sold in the United States,
Read moreCensus Bureau releases 2020 Censuses Detailed Data for the USVI
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday. The release includes 95 demographic, social,
Read moreBeachgoers face ‘life-threatening rip currents’ this weekend, NWS says
SAN JUAN — Pulses of a long-period northerly swell and increasing east winds during the weekend will promote choppy and hazardous seas for small craft
Read moreSocial Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today.
Read moreInterior gives $4 million to the USVI to counter invasive species
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Interior said last week that almost $4 million had been allocated to projects and programs in several U.S. territories, including
Read moreInterior Gives $7 Million to America’s Territories
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced recently nearly $7 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to advance climate resilience and restore
Read moreBryan Says Increase in Federal Cost Share Rate Will Be A Boon To USVI Economy
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – An elated Governor Albert Bryan thanked President Joe Biden Friday for reducing the territory’s cost share for recovery projects resulting from Hurricanes Irma and
Read moreDonald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules
CHARLOTTE AMALIE (AP) — Donald Trump amassed another win at a Republican caucus held Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules,
Read moreMarine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell
SAN JUAN — Marine and coastal conditions are deteriorating due to a northwesterly swell and moderate to locally fresh northeast winds, the National Weather Service
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