National News – Page 253 – Virgin Islands Free Press

U.S. Attorney’s Office Staff Gets Award for Post-Hurricane Leadership and Service in Washington D.C.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F Shappert said today that five members of the Virgin Islands U.S. Attorney’s Office (VI-USAO) were recognized this morning in Washington, D.C. at the…

VI Free Press June 20, 2019

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New York Fugitive Arrested At Cyril E. King Airport on Bank Fraud, Theft Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Carlos Iglesias, alias “Abraham Reyes," 39, was detained today by U.S. Magistrate Ruth Miller, and committed to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending his extradition to…

John McCarthy June 3, 2019

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Puerto Rico Treasury Department Announces Extension of Employee Retention Benefit Program

SAN JUAN — There's good news for employers who have not yet applied for the Employee Retention Benefit in Puerto Rico. The deadline to apply for the program has been…

VI Free Press May 8, 2019

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Gittens Thanks Territory’s Corrections Officers, Nurses And Teachers For Service

CHRISTIANSTED — Some of our most vital occupations are being celebrated nationally this week and Senate President Kenneth Gittens has expressed his appreciation to Virgin Islands corrections officers, nurses and…

VI Free Press May 8, 2019

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Two V.I. Department of Health Employees Receive Recognition at National Meeting

ORLANDO — Two Department of Health employees recently received national recognition for their work in vector control at the 85th American Mosquito Control Association annual meeting in Florida. The employees,…

VI Free Press May 3, 2019

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Bill Introduced in Congress Would Fund Renewables, Microgrids in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — Legislation recently introduced in Congress would establish a grant program for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to fund development of renewable energy resources, microgrids and energy…

VI Free Press April 27, 2019

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Celeb Or Stranger? Study Weighs Americans’ Interest In Birds

NEW YORK — Whooping cranes, common ravens and peregrine falcons are among the celebrities of the sky in the eyes of Americans, even those who’ve never laid eyes them. The…

VI Free Press April 19, 2019

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Feds Do Study To Find Out Why It Took 11 Months To Turn Power Back On In U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico After Hurricanes

CHRISTIANSTED — Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged much of the electricity transmission and distribution systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in 2017. This resulted in the longest…

Bro Bot April 19, 2019

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Tweets: St. Thomas’ David Vanterpool ‘Front Runner’ For Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coaching Position

CLEVELAND — David Vanterpool of St. Thomas is one of at least four coaches the Cleveland Cavaliers are considering to be their new head coach. "Cavaliers expect to interview several…

John McCarthy April 16, 2019

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Nearly 100 people Sick In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Pre-Cut Melon Sold At Target, Walmart, Elsewhere

INDIANAPOLIS — Caito Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fruit medley products containing one of these melons due to the possibility of salmonella contamination, the…

Bro Bot April 13, 2019