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UVI Launches Data Science Certificate Program For Professionals In Fall 2021

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands announced today that the university will offer a Data Science Certificate Program beginning in the Fall 2021 Semester. The program is designed…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Governor Offers Prayers, Support To The People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines In Letter To Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan shared a letter with the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines offering support and assistance to the Islands’ people after a volcano eruption…

VI Free Press April 10, 2021

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TRASHED! Red Hook Dumpster Site Looks A Fright! But Who Will Clean It Up?

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — People are up in arms about the maintenance of a trash bin site on St. Thomas. Residents say the dumpster site — maintained by the Virgin Islands…

Bro Bot April 2, 2021

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Beaches Are Closed For Camping Over Easter Holiday, But Churches Are Open

CHRISTIANSTED — In advance of the upcoming Easter holidays, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has eased restrictions for churches, which now can have gatherings of up to 200 people or 50 percent…

VI Free Press March 29, 2021

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2nd Top Man Promises To ‘Get To The Bottom’ Of V.I. Government Cyber Attacks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach announced that his office "is investigating a possible breach in its computer systems that has affected service delivery by its Recorder of Deeds…

VI Free Press March 27, 2021

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Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue Send Out $15 Million In Income Tax Refunds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue sent out more than 6,000 income tax refunds to residents this week totaling more than $15…

VI Free Press March 26, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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Tourism: Taking All Tourists Regardless Of Health Status Reaped Huge Dollar Rewards

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The numbers are in, and Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said the territory did far better than its neighbors during the 2020 tourist season. Where stay-over…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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Health Department Offers COVID-19 Vaccines At DeCastro Clinic On St. John

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on St. John from 8 a.m. to noon – beginning March 20 — on every Saturday…

VI Free Press March 18, 2021

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USVI Residents Can Now Schedule Vaccinations Online Through VIDOH Website

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Virgin Islands Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said that residents can fill out the required paperwork and schedule an appointment to get vaccinated…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021