Community Affairs – Page 34 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Buy A Big Mac From Any USVI McDonald’s Today and Support My Brother’s Workshop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — McDonald’s invites the Virgin Islands community to join them for their annual fundraiser, “Great Day”, raising money for My Brother’s Workshop on Thursday, December 8th. All the…

John McCarthy December 7, 2022

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Help St. Thomas Rescue In Three King’s Day Toy Drive

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St Thomas Rescue, the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service, St John Rescue and the Institute for Social Change are hosting a Toy Drive from now until…

John McCarthy December 5, 2022

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Understanding Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivor’s benefits. This includes…

John McCarthy December 4, 2022

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Former St. Croix Equestrian Instructor Dies Suddenly At 49 In West Palm Beach

Melissa Grace Minarik, 49, of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away on September 4, 2022. Her passing was sudden, unexpected, and devastating to her beloved family and devoted friends. REST…

John McCarthy November 24, 2022

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ARCH Institute and UVI Get Grant to Address Structural Racism

ARCH Institute, Inc. and project partner University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean ExploratoryResearch Center (CERC) are pleased to announce our selection as a grantee of the Robert WoodJohnson Foundation (RWJF)…

John McCarthy November 21, 2022

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DPW Begins Cleanup From The Rains On The Melvin H. Evans Highway Today

FREDERIKSTED — Trash and overgrown vegetation has plagued Virgin Island’s streets and highways for decades. Thus, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun a transformative initiative to clear the roadways…

John McCarthy November 19, 2022

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Tami Navarro To Put Race, Gender Under The Microscope In UVI Lecture On St. Croix

KINGSHILL — Race and gender are two of the topics to be placed under the microscope of cultural anthropologist Tami Navarro, PhD. at a highly anticipated lecture at the University…

John McCarthy November 10, 2022

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Certificates Presented To Those Completing 12-Week VIDOJ-Sponsored Parenting Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George has announced the completion of the pilot 12-week parenting class for the Haitian community initiated by the Access and Visitation Program (AVP) of the…

John McCarthy November 3, 2022

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Space Force Sergeant Salutes St. Croix Family From Saudi Arabia On ‘Day of The Deployed’

PRINCE SULTAN AIR FORCE BASE — A United States Space Force sergeant serving temporarily in Saudi Arabia sent a shout out to St. Croix family members on National Day of…

John McCarthy October 31, 2022

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Police Recover Body of Possible Drowning Victim Near Frenchtown Restaurant Tuesday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a concerned citizen called 911 at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday to report seeing a body floating in the water in the area of Oceana…

John McCarthy October 26, 2022