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Hurricane Elsa, Packing 75 MPH Winds, Will Skirt U.S. Virgin Islands To The South

MIAMI — Elsa strengthened into the first hurricane of the season early this morning as makes its way towards the U.S. Virgin Islands, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The Category…

John McCarthy July 2, 2021

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DHS Launches MedicaidNow Messaging System for Medicaid Clients and Providers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) Medical Assistance Program (MAP) today announced the launch of a critical messaging program for all Medicaid clients and providers called…

John McCarthy July 1, 2021

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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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USVI, Puerto Rico Inching Closer To Getting $2 Billion For Electric Grid Repairs

SAN JUAN — The federal government took another step on Monday towards releasing nearly $2 billion to repair Puerto Rico’s troubled electrical grid, part of a pool of money withheld…

VI Free Press June 22, 2021

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‘Moderate’ 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Ponce In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred early this morning 7.5 miles west of Ponce, the United States Geological Survey reported. The "moderate" quake hit at a shallow depth…

VI Free Press May 31, 2021

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How Much Can You Make With A Webcam From BongaCams?

In 2020, when literally the whole world went online because of the pandemic, many people started looking for work opportunities online and discovered the sphere of webcam. We decided to…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Rod, Richie and ‘TC’ Gave St. Vincentians Time To Get Out Before Volcano Blew

KINGSTOWN — The three scientists credited with helping save lives ahead of a recent explosive volcano eruption in the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent are known to locals simply…

VI Free Press May 12, 2021

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St. Croix Student Wins ‘Doodle For Google’ Art Competition For The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHRISTIANSTED — A Pearl B. Larsen fourth grade student has been chosen as the winner for the territory in the Doodle for Google Competition. A talented student on St. Croix…

VI Free Press May 11, 2021

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Kimani Perdomo Tribute Photos Released To Social Media As St. Croix Grieves Loss

CHRISTIANSTED — Photos have been released on social media as a tribute to the 16-year-old Richmond boy who was shot to death early Sunday morning. Kimani Perdomo of John F.…

VI Free Press May 10, 2021

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The Best Ways to Relocate on Islands: How to Apply to the University of the Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands are located close to 1106 miles southeast of Miami in Florida and between 40 and 50 miles on the eastern side of Puerto Rico and one of…

James Collins April 30, 2021