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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trying To Kill One Bird With Two Stones: By Taxi Driver KELVIN DENNIE

By KELVIN DENNIE/St. Croix Taxi Driver Dear Editor: As a taxi driver in the territory for over 30 years, I cannot remain quiet after this second attempt to deny me…

Kelvin Dennie August 17, 2019

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Virgin Islands Government Finally Pays Its WAPA Bills (Thanks To Federal Medicaid Reimbursement)

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, announced Wednesday, along with the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that all outstanding prior years and current…

VI Free Press August 14, 2019

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7 Common Injuries Caused By Vehicular Accidents And How To Deal With Them

When a car crash occurs, there may be a reason that your devastating injuries could have been prevented. What appears to be a terrible accident actually occurred because someone acted…

VI Free Press August 13, 2019

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Popular Bank Closes Sunshine Mall Branch Today ‘Until Further Notice’

FREDERIKSTED — Popular Bank announced that the Sunshine Mall Branch in St. Croix will be closed to the public as of today "until further notice." The ATM and commercial night…

VI Free Press August 2, 2019

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U.S. Virgin Islands Supermarkets Among Retailers That Sold Recalled Tyson Chicken Strips

WASHINGTON — The USDA has identified three major supermarket chains, including some in the territory, that received part of more than 11 million pounds of recalled Tyson chicken strips. Eleven…

VI Free Press July 4, 2019

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FDA Says 16 Brands Of Dog Food Linked To Heart Disease In Canines

WASHINGTON — The FDA announced last summer that it was investigating over 500 reported cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy beginning in 2018. The disease can often result in congestive heart…

VI Free Press July 4, 2019

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Don’t Know What To Do After A Car Accident? This Works For You

For many people, a car accident is a once-in-a-lifetime situation. It's an incredibly stressful event that can be confusing at first. A minor fender bender can leave you in shock.…

VI Free Press July 2, 2019

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OFG Bancorp To Buy Scotiabank’s Operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

TORONTO — The Bank of Nova Scotia is unloading its operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico at a loss as the bank continues to shrink its sprawling…

VI Free Press June 26, 2019

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Economic Development Authority Launches USVI Online Property Listing for Hotel Development

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — To promote hotel and resort development, the Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) has launched an online database with at least 50 government and privately-owned USVI properties. Developers and investors can…

VI Free Press June 26, 2019

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Cruise Ship Law: Everything You Need to Know

Despite being the butt of many lawyer-themed jokes, maritime law is a real thing and it is a lot more convoluted than one would think. Most people think they’ll never…

VI Free Press June 22, 2019