August 2021 – Page 13 – Virgin Islands Free Press

If Tropical Wave Develops Into A System It Will Be Called ‘Fred’: NHC

MIAMI — A tropical wave in the Atlantic basin is forecast to become a tropical depression over the weekend or by early next week, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane…

John McCarthy August 6, 2021

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As Delta Strain Runs Rampant In The USVI, Roach Orders Beaches Closed At 4 p.m.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As active COVID-19 cases continue increasing among unvaccinated Virgin Islanders in the Territory, Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. issued an executive order modifying a number of…

John McCarthy August 6, 2021

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Connecticut Tourist Lays Floating Dead In The Water Overnight Due To ‘Rough Seas’

TEAGUE BAY — A tourist from Connecticut who lost his footing at the base of Point Udall laid floating dead in the water overnight after recovery efforts were postponed due…

John McCarthy August 6, 2021

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Caribbean, Latin America Lost $1 Billion Due To COVID-19 Pandemic, ECLAC Says

SANTIAGO, Chile — Latin America and the Caribbean received US$105.48 billion in Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, in 2020 – 34.7 percent less than in 2019, 51 percent less than the…

Alicia Bárcena August 6, 2021

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Vincentian People Rise Up And Attack Accused Rapist Prime Minister Gonsalves

KINGSTOWN — The Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines was struck by an object on Thursday during COVID-19 related protests and was set to be flown to nearby…

Bro Bot August 6, 2021

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Learn Online How Social Security Can Improve Your Life

With more people learning online, we would like to highlight some of the digital resources we have for educators. Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement, disability…

Victor Rodriguez August 6, 2021

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St. Croix Hospital Says WhatsApp Message About Gas Refueling Causing COVID Is Fake

SUNNY ISLE — A WhatsApp message that stated “the hospital sent a message saying the Delta variant appears to be spreading rapidly through the refueling pump” and further states precautions…

John McCarthy August 5, 2021

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Colombians Who Crammed Cocaine In Their Coochies Prior To Flight Arrested

Colombian waddling powder: 2 women smuggling cocaine hidden in their genitals; they 'walked strangely' CARTAGENA — Two Colombian women have been caught smuggling cocaine hidden in their genitals after they…

Bro Bot August 5, 2021

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Laptop, MiFi Handouts At Julius Sprauve School Stop Due To COVID-19 Exposure

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Education has suspended laptop and MiFi distribution at the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John, effective immediately due to COVID-19 exposure…

John McCarthy August 5, 2021

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Andy Warhol Portrait Of Michael Jackson Now Hangs At Smithsonian Art Museum

WASHINGTON — TIME Magazine commissioned American artist Andy Warhol to paint a portrait for its March, 1984 cover story on Michael Jackson. That portrait of Michael now hangs in the…

Bro Bot August 5, 2021