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Latin American Center Launches ‘Groundbreaking’ Caribbean Initiative To Fight COVID-19 With The U.S.

WASHINGTON —The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Wednesday launched a groundbreaking Caribbean initiative focused on accelerating the region’s strategic importance as a key partner for the United…

VI Free Press September 24, 2020

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MBW Cafe and Bakery Launches ‘Pay it Forward’ Program to Help Those Who Are Food Insecure

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During their COVID-19 response efforts, My Brother's Workshop (MBW) was able to prepare and serve 37,923 meals to the vulnerable community members on St. Thomas, St. John…

VI Free Press September 22, 2020

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President Trump Sends Nearly $13 Billion In Aid To Puerto Rico Three Years After Hurricane Maria

SAN JUAN — FEMA is sending almost $13 billion to Puerto Rico, directed at the territory’s energy and education systems, to help it recover from 2017’s devastating Hurricane Maria, the…

VI Free Press September 21, 2020

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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Bevard of St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Herbert Bevard of St. Thomas today and named Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as apostolic administrator, according to Wikipedia. St. Thomas…

VI Free Press September 18, 2020

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Hurricane Sally Won’t Lay Down, Brings ‘Nightmare’ Rains, Flooding To Southeastern U.S.

PENSACOLA — Hurricane Sally made landfall Wednesday near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain that…

VI Free Press September 16, 2020

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BVI Gets $1.4 Million In Needed Medical Supplies From UK To Fight COVID-19

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI — The BVI Governor’s Office has confirmed that a $1.4 million shipment of medical supplies from the United Kingdom arrived in the BVI the week of…

VI Free Press September 9, 2020

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AARP Joins Forces With Wish of a Lifetime To Help Make Lifelong Dreams Come True

WASHINGTON — AARP is joining forces with the Colorado-based charity Wish of a Lifetime to help older adults fulfill their lifelong dreams. Since its founding in 2008, Wish of a…

VI Free Press September 8, 2020

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Cash-Strapped Caribbean Slowly Recovers From Deadly Tropical Storm Laura

HAVANA — Caribbean islands already reeling from the economic impact of coronavirus started recovering on Tuesday from the damage wrought by Tropical Storm Laura, which left at least 24 dead…

Bro Bot August 29, 2020

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 2 Caribbean Nationals Aboard Disabled And Adrift Vessel Near Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The crew of a Boat Station San Juan rescued two men aboard a 44-foot disabled and adrift recreational vessel Sand Piper Wednesday, about a half nautical mile…

VI Free Press August 27, 2020

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Market Square On St. Thomas Closed To The Public Due To COVID-19 Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least seven park benches were temporarily removed from Market Square this afternoon by the COVID-19 Task Force as a way to enforce social distancing and promote…

John McCarthy August 26, 2020