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President Trump Declares USVI A ‘Major Disaster,’ Paves Way For Increased Federal Funding

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the health and economic devastation brought…

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Virgin Islands Lottery Postpones Next Drawing For 2 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In an emergency meeting held on Monday, the Virgin Islands Lottery Commission decided to postpone drawing #955 from tomorrow to April 16. "This is attributed to the…

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Sex Offenders Catch A Break Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George advises the public that the Sex Offender Registry, a division of the V.I. Department of Justice will be closed to the public due…

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VIDOL: State Of Emergency ‘Social Distancing’ Policy In Effect For COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — The COVID-19 State of Emergency social distancing policy, recommended by the Office of the Governor, local and global health officials, has been implemented by the Department of Labor…

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Steps You Can Take To Keep The COVID-19 Virus From Infecting You: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has received confirmation of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to six—two in…

Bro Bot March 21, 2020

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DLCA Wants Inventory List From Local Businesses

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., declared a State of Health Emergency in the United States Virgin Islands on Friday. And the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs simultaneously issued…

Bro Bot March 18, 2020

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DLCA Establishes Safety Protocols To Try To Prevent Spread of COVID-19 In USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Richard Evangelista said today that his Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is committed to the safety of the public in trying to prevent of the…

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Human Services Ends Head Start Program For At Least 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Head Start program will temporarily close classrooms territory-wide beginning today, The department said the shutdown is needed :to follow…

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BMV Encourages Motorists To Register Vehicles Online Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Director McIntosh and the staff of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are implementing the following procedures to help limit…

Bro Bot March 18, 2020

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Governor Salutes Superior Court Judge Robert Molloy For Ascension To U.S. District Court

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., today congratulated Superior Court Judge Robert Molloy, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District…

VI Free Press February 25, 2020