Community Affairs – Page 58 – Virgin Islands Free Press

FABRIC OF OUR LIVES: Madras Design Unveiled At Dorsch Cultural Center

FREDERIKSTED — It's official. The U.S. Virgin Islands has a state fabric ... although we're officially still a territory. After years of development, the madras fabric design was finally unveiled…

VI Free Press June 7, 2021

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St. Croix Man’s Survival Skills To Be Tested On History Channel Show ‘Alone’

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix survivalist is among the 10 contestants in Season 8 of the History Channel’s survival series “Alone,” which premiered last night. Matt Corradino, owner of Caribbean…

VI Free Press June 4, 2021

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Help Social Security Protect Your Elders Before World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment…

Victor Rodriguez June 4, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Woman Who Walked Away From Care Facility

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a woman who walked away from a government-run care home in Anna's Retreat late last month. Dionne Wrensford, 37, of St.…

VI Free Press June 3, 2021

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MBW High School Graduation To Be Held at the St. Thomas Reformed Church June 19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Seven students from MBW Education will graduate with an accredited high school diploma (not a GED) from Penn Foster High School on Saturday June 19. The graduation…

VI Free Press June 3, 2021

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If You Like To ‘People Watch,’ You Might Consider Hanging Out At Airport Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — If you like to "people watch" this Memorial Day holiday, then you might consider hanging out at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this weekend.…

VI Free Press May 30, 2021

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Health Department’s Mobile Vaccine Unit At Rainbow Beach In Frederiksted Today

FREDERIKSTED — The territory's beaches are open 24-7 and it is the Memorial Day weekend — so that can mean only one thing during the time of the coronavirus pandemic…

VI Free Press May 30, 2021

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Why There Is No Problem of Rape On The Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands are often considered forgotten territory. This happens because people mainly remember about them when they plan their vacation. The U.S. Virgin Islands are represented by an…

James Collins May 28, 2021

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BROWSING IS BACK! St. Thomas Historic District To Remain Open To 8PM Fridays

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You can shop and dine in downtown St. Thomas until 8 p.m. every Friday night starting tomorrow, officials said. "The Downtown Historic District is a great place…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021

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COVID-19 Cases Climbing On St. Thomas Among Unvaccinated Population: VIDOH

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The number of positive COVID-19 cases is rising on St. Thomas, with 43 new cases recorded between Monday and Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Health Department said. All…

VI Free Press May 27, 2021