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Food And Water Relief Supplies To Be Shipped To St. Vincent From St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — People on St. Croix are responding to the growing humanitarian crisis in St. Vincent caused the the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano on April 9. The St. Vincent…

VI Free Press April 19, 2021

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Annas Retreat Residents Given Notice Of Road Closings To Tutu-Hi Rise Buildings

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority notified residents of Annas Retreat that roads will be closed leading to and from the Estate Tutu Hi-Rise area tomorrow. Roads will…

VI Free Press April 18, 2021

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DESPERATELY SEEKING MEGAN: Woman Accuses 2 Of Purse Snatching On Facebook

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman took to social media to accuse two other women of stealing her purse at a Havensight-area bar on Friday night. Jessica Baynit, provided…

VI Free Press April 17, 2021

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Make Sure Your Earning Records Are Correct With Social Security’s Online Portal

Accurate earnings records are vital to the Social Security Administration and to every worker in the United States. If Social Security cannot match the name and Social Security number (SSN)…

Victor Rodriguez April 15, 2021

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DPW Emergency Road Work Repairs To Weymouth Rhymer Highway Begin Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said road work on Weymouth Rhymer Highway west of the Donoe intersection begins today. In preparation for construction, Island Roads Corporation…

VI Free Press April 12, 2021

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Social Security: We Will Process Claims For Alzheimer’s Disease Patients Faster Now

Today, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in people before they retire, it may strike during an individual’s working…

Victor Rodriguez April 9, 2021

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VIPD’s ‘Core Leadership’ Participates In Executive Training Workshop At UVI

FREDERIKSTED — Law enforcement is often compared to the military. But when it comes to promotions and training, especially for leadership roles, there is one very significant difference. In the…

VI Free Press April 8, 2021

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USVI Pageant Owner Says Beauty Contests Can Empower Women, Enhance Community

CHRISTIANSTED — More than 15 years ago, St. Croix native Jaielean Jagrup began her pageantry journey. She started at school pageants on the United States mainland. By the time Jagrup graduated…

VI Free Press April 8, 2021

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SNAKES IN THE GRASS! Warning! Dry Season Brings Out The Boa Constrictors

CHRISTIANSTED — Over the past few weeks, a lot of people have commented on how many snakes they have been seeing. Seeing snakes this time of year is a common…

VI Free Press April 8, 2021

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Melvin Evans Highway Westbound Lane Closed This Week Near Williams Delight

FREDERIKSTED — The westbound lanes on Melvin Evans Highway from the West Airport Intersection to the Williams Delight Intersection will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting this…

VI Free Press April 8, 2021