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Human Services Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards In St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — In light of COVID-19 and a delay in receiving necessary ID card equipment replacements, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted an additional 90-day extension…

VI Free Press January 21, 2021

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Airline Passengers Must Prove They Do Not Have COVID-19 To Travel To The United States … Or Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Starting on January 26, travelers entering the United States and its territories will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding the aircraft…

VI Free Press January 19, 2021

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3 Ways To Fight Scammers Who Target Your Social Security Benefits

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify…

Victor Rodriguez January 15, 2021

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Former Ranger American Security Guard’s Conviction In Bank Heist Of $70,000 Stands

PHILADELPHIA — A federal appellate court has affirmed former Ranger American Guard Clement Bougouneau’s conviction, and said there is sufficient evidence to prove he stole $70,000 from an ATM on St.…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection On The Lookout For ‘Genuine Fakes’ In U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — With the holiday season ending, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are reiterating their consumer alert for counterfeit and pirated goods with…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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American Airlines Is Grounding Emotional-Support Animals; USDOT Cleared Way For Crackdown

DALLAS — American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them. The airline…

VI Free Press January 5, 2021

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Mentally Disturbed Man Stabs Wendy’s Customer In The Back As He Waited In Line For Fast Food: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who reportedly suffers from mental illness allegedly snuck up on a fast food restaurant customer waiting in line for fast food and began stabbing…

VI Free Press January 4, 2021

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Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines Competing For Minnesota Travelers To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands is welcoming new flights from Minneapolis to St. Thomas this winter from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Delta is offering thrice…

VI Free Press January 3, 2021

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Delta Air Lines New Nonstop Service From Minneapolis To St. Thomas Began 2 Days Before Christmas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It's a lot easier to get to St. Thomas from Minnesota now that Delta Air Lines has launched its newest Caribbean route. The new Minneapolis-St. Paul to…

VI Free Press December 29, 2020

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U.S. Virgin Islands, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Earn ‘Best Of’ Awards In The Caribbean

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In a year in which the tourism industry was repeatedly dealt blows, the U.S. Virgin Islands can see a glimmer of a silver lining among the pandemic-driven…

VI Free Press December 28, 2020