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FDA Approves Vaccine To Prevent Dengue Disease

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the vaccine Dengvaxia on Wednesday for the prevention of dengue disease endemic in areas like the U.S. Virgin Islands, European Union…

VI Free Press May 11, 2019

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How To Build an Empire With Just Swing Trading

Swing trading is quite an interesting trading strategy, despite some traders questioning its ability to result in significant winnings. When we looked deeper into the subject, we understood where they…

VI Free Press May 5, 2019

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New York Fed Cracks Down on Puerto Rico, USVI Banks After Venezuela Sanctions: Lt. Gov. Roach Mum On Issue

SAN JUAN — U.S. sanctions on Venezuela have led the New York Federal Reserve to crack down on Puerto Rico's $50 billion offshore banking industry, according to four sources and…

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Feds Do Study To Find Out Why It Took 11 Months To Turn Power Back On In U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico After Hurricanes

CHRISTIANSTED — Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged much of the electricity transmission and distribution systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in 2017. This resulted in the longest…

Bro Bot April 19, 2019

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WAPA Checking To See Why 2,064 People Are Without Electricity On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said it is looking in to what caused 2,064 on St. Croix to be without electricity. WAPA said a Line Department…

VI Free Press April 15, 2019

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Nearly 100 people Sick In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Pre-Cut Melon Sold At Target, Walmart, Elsewhere

INDIANAPOLIS — Caito Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fruit medley products containing one of these melons due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, the…

Bro Bot April 13, 2019

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Bodies of Missing New York Couple Believed Recovered In Dominican Republic … May Have Crashed Car

SAMANA — Two Americans’ last scheduled night in the Dominican Republic, the couple shared a final drink in town with their new Canadian friends. Then Orlando Moore and Portia Ravenelle…

John McCarthy April 11, 2019

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St. Thomas BMV Now Requires Appointments To Take The Written Test

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Director Designee of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles Barbara Jackson-McIntosh is advising driving instructors and residents that effective immediately, an appointment is required to take…

VI Free Press April 8, 2019

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5 Safe and Exciting Place To Travel This Year 2019

When planning on traveling away from home, be it for business or leisure, there are various factors you have to consider before making that major decision. One of those includes…

VI Free Press April 6, 2019

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VIPD: Watch Out For ‘Phone Cloning’ Scams Taking U.S. Virgin Islanders’ Money

FREDERIKSTED -- Police are asking the public to watch out for a "phone cloning" scam currently being used to dupe people in the territory. Criminals make victims believe they are…

John McCarthy March 31, 2019