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90 Percent of New COVID-19 Cases Are On St. Croix; 3 More Die Bringing Total To 78

CHRISTIANSTED — There have been three more COVID-19 deaths in the territory, bringing the death toll to 78, the Virgin Islands Department of Health reports. The deceased are a 59-year-old…

John McCarthy October 15, 2021

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U.S. Supreme Court Leaves in Place USVI, Puerto Rico Cockfighting Ban

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a federal law that bars cockfighting in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The high court on Tuesday turned away…

Bro Bot October 14, 2021

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Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022 — the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years. The move follows a bump in inflation…

Victor Rodriguez October 13, 2021

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Commissioner Slams CHS Teacher For ‘Inappropriate Dress’ During Zoom Class

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education was made aware of a photo circulating on social media of an employee inappropriately dressed while holding virtual classes with students at…

John McCarthy October 12, 2021

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Health Department Announces 2 More Deaths From COVID-19 In The Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Monday confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number in the territory to 75. One of the two victims was identified as a…

John McCarthy October 12, 2021

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USVI Hoping For ‘Moisture Surge’ From Invest 93L Expected To Reach Here Soon

MIAMI — We still have two X’s on the board, but we don't expect either of them to amount to much of anything. Disturbance #1 is passing over the mountains…

John McCarthy October 12, 2021

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Department of Education School Updates For October 11-18

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — All public schools will be closed today in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day will also be celebrated…

John McCarthy October 11, 2021

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Social Security Administration Supports Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has been testing small businesses. Running a small business can be a 24-7 endeavor. Managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services, and marketing can be challenging even in normal…

Victor Rodriguez October 11, 2021

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NWS Now Monitoring 2 Strong Tropical Waves In The Atlantic

MIAMI — Activity in the Caribbean is on the rise again, with forecasters monitoring two areas for potential development as a third peters out. A tropical wave located east-southeast of…

John McCarthy October 11, 2021

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Puerto Rico Will Host Show’s First Spanish-Language New Year’s Eve Countdown

SAN JUAN — A Spanish-language countdown will be included for the first time in the “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” show this year, the Puerto Rico…

John McCarthy October 11, 2021