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Secrecy Surrounds Winners Of ‘Vax To Win USVI’ Lottery Drawing … None Announced

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two lucky people won $200,000 in the first ever General Vaccine Lottery on Friday — but Government House, the program itself and lottery officials — all won't…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Berry-Benjamin Leads USVI Delegation at National Model Schools Conference

NASHVILLE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin led a delegation of school administrators, content-area coordinators, and state and district leaders at the 29th Annual Model Schools Conference…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Government Seeks Virgin Islanders Living Abroad To Come Home To Fill Jobs Here

ATLANTA — The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Personnel has announced the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness of the wide range of public service jobs available in…

John McCarthy July 10, 2021

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Crucian And Texan To Swim For U.S. Virgin Islands At Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

CHRISTIANSTED — A Crucian and a Texan will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in the pool at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Natalia Kuipers of St. Croix will compete in the…

John McCarthy July 9, 2021

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FEMA Introduces New Director of the U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office

CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has appointed Kristen Hodge to serve as the Director for U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office. Hodge officially began June 20, 2021, and…

VI Free Press July 9, 2021

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Social Security Warns You About Coronavirus Medicare Scams

Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this…

Victor Rodriguez July 8, 2021

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VIPD Releases Its 3-Year Strategic Plan

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department would like to express gratitude to community stakeholders and its employees for input and the spirit of engagement during the development of its…

VI Free Press July 8, 2021

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Airline Executives Express Strong Confidence In U.S. Virgin Islands

ORLANDO — The U.S. Virgin Islands’ management of the COVID-19 public health crisis along with savvy marketing tactics are being credited for the confidence airlines have placed in adding and…

VI Free Press July 8, 2021

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Social Security Protects Your Investment In You: Column By Darlynda Bogle

We provide benefits to about one-fifth of the American population and help protect workers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. For example, as of March 2021, Social Security paid…

Victor Rodriguez July 7, 2021

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DPW Issues Stop Work Order To Liberty Mobile Over ‘Unsafe Road Work’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Public Works Department has issued a stop work order on a project being performed on behalf of Liberty Communications USVI by construction contractor Bermudez, Longo, Diaz-Masso,…

John McCarthy July 6, 2021