Community Affairs – Page 12 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Bryan declared January 17 a day of honor for Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan proclaimed January 17, 2025, as a Day of Honor for Adrianne Todman, recognizing her exceptional public service and leadership. This proclamation celebrates Todman’s instrumental…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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VIDE’s Division of Cultural Education launches ‘collaboration with American ancestors’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education is proud to announce the launch of an exciting collaboration with American Ancestors – A…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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Liberty to begin road work on Queen Mary Highway this weekend

The work is part of the FTTH project which will provide access to high-speed internet connectivity to all homes and businesses in the territory. FREDERIKSTED — Liberty V.I. said it…

John McCarthy January 18, 2025

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VIDE interviews ‘trailblazing’ Virgin Islander Rashida Hodge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) invites the public to view an exclusive interview with Rashida Hodge, a distinguished Virgin Islander and Microsoft executive. The interview…

John McCarthy January 16, 2025

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DHS offers applications for domestic violence prevention programs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announces the availability of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services as…

John McCarthy January 14, 2025

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Aging well means having good balance. Here’s how to prioritize it

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent…

John McCarthy January 11, 2025

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Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

NEW YORK (AP) — When Justin Stewart started his career, he juggled several jobs to make ends meet. He poured himself into his full-time role as a news show production…

John McCarthy January 9, 2025

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Man dies after waiting 5 and a half hours for service at St. Croix hospital

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man died after waiting five a half hours for service in the ER at the Juan F. Luis Hospital, authorities said. The case began at…

John McCarthy January 5, 2025

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Cement truck strikes ‘big rock,’ slides down hillside, killing driver

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A cement truck driver struck a "big rock" while reversing and lost control of his vehicle as it slid down a hillside and killed the driver this…

John McCarthy January 3, 2025

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Making any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

LONDON (AP) — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change. Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it…

John McCarthy January 2, 2025