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Common Accidents In The Workplace & What To Do When You Find Yourself Involved In One

Your place of work should be a safe place for you. However, accidents can happen anywhere. You can't stop accidents from happening, but you can prepare yourself for when it…

VI Free Press August 30, 2019

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Tips and Advice for Those Passionate About Caregiving

Caring for others is something that most people have to do at different points in their lives. While some will have to care for their children, others may have to…

VI Free Press August 30, 2019

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Laws Banning Gay Sex To Be Challenged In Dominica

ROSEAU — A gay man in Dominica has filed a legal claim challenging its laws that ban gay sex and punish same-sex relations with prison terms and psychiatric confinement,a Canada-based rights…

VI Free Press July 19, 2019

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FEMA Still Working Hard For U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico To Help In Hurricane Recovery

CHRISTIANSTED — In the span of 14 days in September 2017, two major hurricanes — Irma and Maria — struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Puerto Rico estimated…

John McCarthy July 12, 2019

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Lawsuit: State of Georgia Discriminates Against Puerto Rican Driver’s License Applicants

ATLANTA — A federal lawsuit filed today says Georgia is discriminating against Puerto Rican driver’s license applicants by treating them differently than other U.S. citizen applicants — forcing them to…

VI Free Press July 2, 2019

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St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Comes Home To Found Educational Program For Disadvantaged Children

CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix native Tim Duncan returned home to help launch a new children’s education initiative called “Yes! Our Kids Can.” Duncan and his wife Vanessa will be donating $500,000…

VI Free Press June 5, 2019

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AARP Andrus Awards Recognize Those Who Make A ‘Powerful Difference’ In Our Community

CHRISTIANSTED — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Virgin Islands Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Virgin Islanders who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills…

VI Free Press May 7, 2019

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British Song Set To Drop Friday Highlights Plight of Ella Gaspard of St. Thomas

LONDON — A new song by the British duo The Luck titled "Ella's Hope" will be released on Friday. "Ella's Hope" is a ballad about a five-year-old girl living in…

Bro Bot April 9, 2019

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MBW’s 2nd Annual Mystery Event Will Take Place In Eight Days At Montessori School

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — My Brother’s Workshop will host “Mystery Under the Big Top” on April 6th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Under the Solar Awning at Montessori School. It will…

VI Free Press March 29, 2019

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Venezuelan Youth Build Self-Confidence To Reach The Sky In Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN — When he speaks of his home country, Carlos’ big, mahogany eyes well up. “It is too beautiful,” he says, “Venezuela has a variety of everything.” The…

Maria Martinez March 21, 2019