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Social Security Collaboration: How You Can Make The Most of America Saves Week

This year, America Saves Week runs from February 21 through 25 with the theme Building Financial Resilience. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits, and…

Victor Rodriguez February 11, 2022

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Fires In Colombia’s Amazon Spark Alarm Over Deforestation

BOGOTA — Intense fires in Colombia's Amazon region so far this year point to rising deforestation by people clearing land for ranching and other uses, alarming environment groups, while officials…

Bro Bot February 10, 2022

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Haitian Children Relocated Across The Sea To Continue Their Studies After Deadly Earthquake

After the earthquake, many children have found themselves without any opportunity to go to school in the immediate future PORT-AU-PRINCE — The earthquake of 14 August 2021 in the Great…

Jean Panel Fanfan February 10, 2022

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Man Accused Of Stuffing Roommate’s Body In Garbage Bag Faces Extradition To St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man faces extradition from California after his roommate's body was discovered in garbage bag in a shallow grave in Smith Bay last year, authorities…

John McCarthy February 10, 2022

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Police Investigating Shooting Of Man Driving Near Strawberry Hill On Wednesday Night: VIPD

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a motorist said he was followed by a silver sedan from the Sunny Isle Shopping Center area and shot while driving late Wednesday night.…

John McCarthy February 10, 2022

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VIHA Completes Demolition of Estate Tutu Hi-Rise Buildings And Reopens Roadway

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is notifying the general public of the opening of the roadway leading to and from the Estate Tutu Hi-Rise area (Buildings 10…

John McCarthy February 10, 2022

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Health Department Confirms 103rd and 104th Deaths From COVID-19 In The USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed the territory’s 104th COVID-19 related death on Monday. The department said the latest coronavirus victim was a 68-year-old woman on…

John McCarthy February 10, 2022

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Unlicensed, Unregistered Driver Did Not Brake Vehicle Before Striking, Killing Stocking Clerk

FREDERIKSTED — An unlicensed St. Croix driver told police he did not brake before striking and killing a part-time stocking clerk as he was crossing the Queen Mary Highway two…

John McCarthy February 9, 2022

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Antigua and Barbuda: Luxury Resort Puts Wetland, Healthy Environment At Risk: UN

SAINT JOHN'S — Barbuda’s fragile and biodiverse natural site of Palmetto Point, recognised as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention, remains at risk, with serious human rights…

Bro Bot February 9, 2022

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Trinidad Says Venezuelan Migrant Infant Dies In Border Security Operation

PORT OF SPAIN — Trinidad and Tobago's Coast Guard said a Venezuelan migrant infant died in a security operation on Saturday when a vessel illegally crossed the maritime border, prompting…

Bro Bot February 9, 2022