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UVI Communication Majors Establish The First Student Chapter Of The NABJ In The Caribbean

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands Communication Department students have founded the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists (UVIABJ) student chapter, becoming the first student and only NABJ affiliate chapter…

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VIWMA Tells Lagoon Street Residents It Will Try To Fix Broken Sewage Main Tomorrow

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that a force main break occurred at the Lagoon Street pump station near the St. Patrick School occurred at about…

VI Free Press November 6, 2020

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Students, Teachers Wear Red In October To Show Support For A Drug-Free USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of U.S. Drug…

VI Free Press November 5, 2020

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Veterans Day Motorcade Planned On All 3 Islands Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On November 8th and 11th, the Virgin Islands will join the nation in honoring the service of military members across the nation as a part of its…

VI Free Press November 5, 2020

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Education Promotes 2021 District Teacher of the Year Candidates Online

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education has announced the top five teachers in each school district for 2021. One teacher from each of the two school districts…

VI Free Press November 5, 2020

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Public Works: Roadside Political Signs Must Be Removed By November 18

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said it congratulates all newly-elected and re-elected candidates of the 2020 political season. But the department also wanted to put candidates on notice…

VI Free Press November 4, 2020

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Veterans And Active Duty Military Members Can Count On Social Security

Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors…

Victor Rodriguez November 4, 2020

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Missing Hospital Ground Teenager Found Safe And Sound In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Hospital Ground teenager missing for five days has been found safe and sound on St. Thomas, authorities said. Immani Nared, 14, of H.H. Berg Home &…

VI Free Press November 1, 2020

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Road Work Resumes On Melvin Evans Highway Starting Monday Morning

FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Public Works said repair work will resume on the Melvin Evan Highway Monday morning. The East bound lane of the highway will be closed to…

VI Free Press October 31, 2020

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St. John Deputy Police Chief Vivianne Newton Takes A Public Stand Against Domestic Violence

CRUZ BAY — St. John Deputy Police Chief Vivianne P. Newton took time out of her busy schedule to take a public stand against domestic violence. Deputy Chief Newton joined…

VI Free Press October 30, 2020