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Human Services Says SNAP-Medicaid Eligibility Office Closing On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez advises the public that the VI Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to serve our constituents throughout the territory. However, due to a recent COVID…

VI Free Press March 28, 2022

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‘Frazzled’ Captain Root Under Pressure Again After England Collapse In Grenada

ST. GEORGE'S — England captain Joe Root is under pressure again after the team suffered a batting collapse against the West Indies on day three of the series decider, with…

VI Free Press March 27, 2022

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‘Sharp rise’ In Nicaraguans Fleeing To Costa Rica, Strains Asylum System

Around three per cent of Costa Rica’s population is now made up of Nicaraguan refugees and asylum seekers, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. Doubling in number over…

VI Free Press March 26, 2022

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Dominican Man With Fake ID Stopped By CBP Agents At St. Croix Airport

CHRISTIANSTED — A Dominican man with a fake Puerto Rican driver's license was stopped by federal authorities at the St. Croix airport this week. Reynaldo Mejia-Mejia, 33, a citizen of…

John McCarthy March 26, 2022

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Find Out What Beach You Should Avoid This Weekend: DPNR Beach Advisory

CHRISTIANSTED — One beach in St. Croix failed to meet established standards for water quality and should be avoided this weekend, according to the latest DPNR Beach Advisory. The Department…

VI Free Press March 26, 2022

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Police Need To Find ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Man Wanted For Attack At Veggie Plus Bar

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a man in St. Thomas wanted for a pool cue stick attack on a woman at an Anna's Retreat bar.…

John McCarthy March 25, 2022

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How To Create Your Own ‘My Social Security’ Account Online

Social Security wants to help you get the services you need as quickly and safely as possible. Your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount is your gateway to doing…

Victor Rodriguez March 25, 2022

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Moderate 4.5 Earthquake Recorded Between Antigua and Guadeloupe Today

BASSE-TERRE — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Guadeloupe this morning. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Center said it occurred about 8:41 a.m. today at a…

VI Free Press March 25, 2022

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U.S. Seeks Extradition From Jamaica of Suspect in Murder of Haiti’s Moise

KINGSTON (Reuters) — The United States has requested the extradition from Jamaica of a suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, the suspect's lawyer said on Thursday. Former…

VI Free Press March 25, 2022

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8th Grader At Sion Farm Parochial School Wins 49th Annual Territorial Spelling Bee

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Education congratulates Shadya Coureur, 8th grade, Free Will Baptist Christian School, winner of the 49th Annual Territorial Spelling Bee held on March 24…

VI Free Press March 25, 2022