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UVI Board Of Trustees Approves MA in Social Work and MOUs with Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on Saturday in the Administration and Conference Center Building on the St. Thomas Campus, the Board of Trustees unanimously…

VI Free Press June 23, 2019

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St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Comes Home To Found Educational Program For Disadvantaged Children

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix native Tim Duncan returned home to help launch a new children’s education initiative called “Yes! Our Kids Can.” Duncan and his wife Vanessa will be donating $500,000…

VI Free Press June 5, 2019

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Faith Community Can Be A Critical Link Between Police And The Citizens They Serve

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As a part of the VIPD'S Initiative in "Meeting the People" Deputy Police Commissioner Celvin G. Walwyn visits a local church every other Sunday. The idea is…

John McCarthy May 20, 2019

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At Least 170 People Attend Senator Blyden’s 5th Annual Scholarship Breakfast

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least 170 people filled Victor’s New Hideout on Saturday morning for Senator Marvin Blyden’s 5th Annual V.I. Women United to Empower Scholarship Breakfast. The Senator explained that…

VI Free Press May 19, 2019

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Senate President Kenneth Gittens Salutes Officers As National Police Week Begins

CHRISTIANSTED — Senate President Kenneth Gittens is asking residents to join him this week in saluting our law enforcement community in recognition of National Police Week which is observed this year May…

VI Free Press May 13, 2019

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AARP Andrus Awards Recognize Those Who Make A ‘Powerful Difference’ In Our Community

CHRISTIANSTED — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Virgin Islands Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Virgin Islanders who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills…

VI Free Press May 7, 2019

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Final Play of Pistarckle Theater’s Season Is This Weekend … Pay-As-You-Can on Thursday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The premiere weekend for the final play of the Pistarckle Theater 2018-19 Season will be Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, 8 p.m. featuring the "engrossing,…

VI Free Press May 7, 2019

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Two V.I. Department of Health Employees Receive Recognition at National Meeting

ORLANDO — Two Department of Health employees recently received national recognition for their work in vector control at the 85th American Mosquito Control Association annual meeting in Florida. The employees,…

VI Free Press May 3, 2019

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DPNR To Host Series Of Workshops For Small Business Owners

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner nominee Jean-Pierre Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the Division of Environmental Protection will be celebrating Virgin Islands Small Business Week from…

VI Free Press May 2, 2019

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VIDOL Encourages More SYWEP Participation From Territorial Employers

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner designee Gary Molloy said Monday he is inviting Employers, Not-For-Profit Organizations and Training Service Providers to participate in this year’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Training Program…

VI Free Press April 30, 2019