When people become disabled under the statutory definition the Social Security Administration must follow, the agency helps them meet their basic needs and sustain a
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Dense cloud of Saharan dust sets in
SAN JUAN — A dense Saharan Air Layer will move across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. It will occupy our islands for at least three
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GRAND THEFT AUTO! 2 suspects arrested after taking stolen car to St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two people are in custody today after a stolen rental vehicle was moved from St. John to St. Thomas. Amie Viera, 40,
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Social Security’s commitment to the LQBTQI+ community
June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQI+ community and celebrate diversity,love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court
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What to know about this week’s massive heatwave and how to stay safe
SAN JUAN —A variable day expected today. In the morning, heat indices could reach 111 degrees across coastal sectors of the island, where an excessive
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VING joins U.S. Army North, FEMA as it preps for ‘unprecedented’ hurricane season
SAN ANTONIO — Ahead of what will likely be an active hurricane season, U.S. Army North trains to support civilian federal agencies in timely and
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Government gets climate change assessment
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach participated Wednesday in an information session on climate change conducted at the UVI Innovation
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Psychiatric emergency response teams get OK by Senate committee amid mental health update
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Health Committee lawmakers approved a previously tabled measure to provide mobile mental health crisis intervention services through a Psychiatric Emergency Response Team
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Power failures prompt plans for WAPA protest today on St. Thomas, St. John
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority crews repaired a major transmission line in the St. Thomas-St. John District on Saturday. But rolling
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U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 Democratic caucus results
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The nationwide presidential nominating race, which kicked off in January, is now drawing to a close six months later. President Joe Biden
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