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UNESCO, Blackboard Gives 10,000 Caribbean Teachers New Online Skills

KINGSTON — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO and Blackboard will train 54 Caribbean Master Trainers using the Cascade Model and expand the training to 10,000 Caribbean…

VI Free Press June 23, 2021

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Conch Season Might Be Over In The USVI, But Keeping It Sustainable Is A Daily Job

SAN JUAN — In the Caribbean Sea, queen conch farming is improving ocean health and supporting livelihoods. The iconic shellfish (Aliger gigas, formerly Strombus gigas), prized for its edible meat and…

VI Free Press June 21, 2021

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DPNR Launches Story Time Hour On Wheels For Kids Starting On Friday

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) will be launching Story Time hour on Wheels. Every…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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UVI Students Awarded $47,000 In 13D Business Launch Competition 

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student entrepreneurs were awarded $47,000 at the annual 13D Entrepreneurship Business Launch Competition held virtually in May providing them with valuable start-up funds to pursue their business ventures.  Jessica LaPlace, Christina Lee…

VI Free Press June 12, 2021

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2021 Summer Feeding Program Details Announced By VIDE

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s School Food Authorities have announced details of the 2021 Summer Feeding Program. St. Croix District Families with children attending public and…

VI Free Press June 9, 2021

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Hall Hopes That $6 Million Donation Will Bring First-Ever UVI Medical School Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) President David Hall announced today that former Board of Trustees member Donald Sussman, a noted philanthropist, financier, and St. John homeowner, has made a $6…

VI Free Press June 8, 2021

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DPNR Celebrates World Oceans Day With Cleanup Of Frederiksted Fish Market

FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning & Natural Resources invites the public to celebrate World Oceans Day with a Street to Reef Cleanup this Friday,…

VI Free Press June 8, 2021

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St. Croix Man’s Survival Skills To Be Tested On History Channel Show ‘Alone’

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix survivalist is among the 10 contestants in Season 8 of the History Channel’s survival series “Alone,” which premiered last night. Matt Corradino, owner of Caribbean…

VI Free Press June 4, 2021

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Help Social Security Protect Your Elders Before World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, and throughout the month, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment…

Victor Rodriguez June 4, 2021

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MBW High School Graduation To Be Held at the St. Thomas Reformed Church June 19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Seven students from MBW Education will graduate with an accredited high school diploma (not a GED) from Penn Foster High School on Saturday June 19. The graduation…

VI Free Press June 3, 2021