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COVID-19 Threatening Global Peace and Security, UN Chief Warns

NEW YORK — UN Chief António Guterres said heightened solidarity is needed if the world is to defeat the crisis, which he called the "gravest test since the founding of this…

VI Free Press April 10, 2020

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Reggae Artists Unite For COVID-19 Relief In ‘Jamaica, Together We Stand’ Benefit Concert On Easter Sunday

KINGSTOWN — Several top Jamaican singers are throwing their support this Easter Sunday for a COVID-19 virtual telethon for Jamaica. Being presented under the theme: "Jamaica, Together We Stand," named after…

VI Free Press April 10, 2020

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DHS Announces Additional SNAP Benefits For Recipients Due To COVID-19 Crisis

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) announces that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will issue additional SNAP benefits to current recipients during the months…

VI Free Press April 9, 2020

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University Outfits Local Hospitals With 70 Much-Needed Respiratory Masks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has extended a philanthropic hand by producing 3-D respiratory masks. Personal protective gear is…

VI Free Press April 8, 2020

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DLCA: Liquor Can’t Be Sold 9 am To 4 pm On Good Friday … But Beer, Wine, Cider Can

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) Commissioner Richard Evangelista reminds business owners and the public of the restrictions mandated by law on the serving of alcohol…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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AG: USVI Opposed To Epstein Estate Demand For ‘Broad Release of Parties Involved In Victim Abuse’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — When the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands filed a civil enforcement action under the Virgin Islands Criminally Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against the Epstein Estate…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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Human Services To Resume Head Start Lunches This Week … Stop During Easter

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services said that Head Start "program classrooms" remain closed territory-wide until further notice. Human Services said the distribution of meals to…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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AG: People Who Ignore Social Distancing ‘Orders’ Could Face Criminal Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George is reminding residents that those who willfully violate emergency executive orders and directives of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Health Commissioner…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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Senator Blyden ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Governor’s Shut Down Of USVI Beaches

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Marvin Blyden, who called earlier this week for a moratorium on anchoring permits to stem the flow of visiting private boats, sharply disagreed Monday with the Bryan…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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Governor Extends State Of Emergency To April 30 To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — During Monday’s Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced he is extending the State of Emergency, as well as the stay-at-home Executive Order; the closure of non-essential…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020