The bacteria can cause severe illness SAN JUAN — The bacteria behind the potentially fatal disease melioidosis has been found in United States soil for
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USVI Women Get Lieutenant Commander Promotions In The U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON — USVI aviators Ronaqua Russell and Rebekah Seifer were promoted to lieutenant commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, the Coast Guard announced this week.
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St. Croix Murder Suspect’s Teen Rape Trial Delayed Indefinitely In Orlando
MIAMI — Jose Ledesma, an accused St. Croix identity thief, was free on bail in 2019 when the key witness in his upcoming trial was
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SOCIAL SECURITY: How To Update Your Address and Phone Number Online
If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to update your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account
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USVI Catches Mega Millions Fever With $1.1 Billion Jackpot
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was all over social media on Tuesday — before the last Mega Millions drawing — Virgin Islanders want a chance
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California Woman Charged With Smuggling Marijuana Into St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California woman has been charged with trying to smuggle 45 pounds of marijuana into the St. Thomas airport this weekend. Joeva
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National Hurricane Center Watching 3 Tropical Waves
MIAMI — Conditions remain quiet in the Atlantic basin, with no tropical cyclones expected over the next five days. The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic
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Social Security Is There For You When You’re Ready For Retirement
When you think you’re ready to retire, we’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for Social Security benefits. You
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NSE Recognizes UVI Exchange Student with Achievement Award
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Heather Bruck, who participated in the National Student Exchange (NSE) program when she attended the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) during
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Man Wanted On Vehicular Homicide Charge In Georgia Detained By CIB
CHARLOTTE AMALIE —– A man wanted in Georgia on a vehicular homicide in Georgia is in official custody and facing extradition, authorities said. Terelle Malik Ross,
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