March 2021 – Page 9 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Income Level Alone Should Not Determine How Much Benefit Aid A Country Receives: OP-ED Piece

SANTIAGO, Chile — The recent call to action by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, Janet Yellen, to the G-20 for a new issue of IMF Special…

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Coast Guard Returns 58 Illegals To Dominican Republic After Plucking Them Off Makeshift Boats

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard repatriated 58 migrants to the Dominican Republic Sunday, following the interdiction of two illegal voyages in Mona Passage waters between the Dominican Republic and Puerto…

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Florida Woman, Homeless In St. Thomas, Charged As Fugitive From Justice After Arrest For ‘Other Incident’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A routine background check on a homeless woman arrested in St. Thomas for "another incident" revealed that she was a wanted fugitive from justice in Florida, authorities…

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Buzzed Driving Could Cost You A Pot Of Gold On St. Patty’s Day … It Could Also Cost Someone’s Life: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Buzzed driving could cost you a pot of gold come St. Patrick's Day. But the message is — to drive safe — so you can stay safe. VIPD…

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St. Thomas Man Wanted In Shooting Near Bridge On Veteran’s Drive Surrenders To Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for a shooting on Veteran's Drive last week voluntarily surrendered to police without incident this morning, authorities said. Tarik Babrow, 23, of…

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USVI Residents Can Now Schedule Vaccinations Online Through VIDOH Website

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Virgin Islands Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said that residents can fill out the required paperwork and schedule an appointment to get vaccinated…

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UVI Gets $60,000 Donation For Sea Turtle Research

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Program has received a generous donation in the amount of $60,000 from the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation. The purpose of the donation is to continue supporting research…

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2 Virgin Islands Companies Among Winners of Caribbean’s American Advertising Awards

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two companies based on St. Thomas brought home top awards in the Caribbean Advertising Federation’s American Advertising Awards for 2021. The American Advertising Awards is the advertising…

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Great Reasons To Pursue A Career In Marketing

Perhaps one of the most intriguing aspects of marketing is that the diverse nature of the field can provide ample opportunities for a multitude of individual skillsets. Whether it happens…

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DPNR Commissioner Testifies Before Congress Remotely On Climate Change

WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as part of a remote hearing entitled "Discussion…

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