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It Is Never Too Early To Start Planning For Your Retirement With Social Security

It is never too early to start planning for retirement, and our online tools can make your planning easier. Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your my Social Security account, get a…

Victor Rodriguez May 14, 2021

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3 Men Arrested For Aureo Diaz Heights Double Murder In Early Morning Raid

KINGSHILL — Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department joined by federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland…

VI Free Press May 13, 2021

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Social Security Delivers The Most Popular Baby Names In Puerto Rico For 2020

SAN JUAN — The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Puerto Rico for 2020. Liam and Valentina topped the list. The top five boys and…

Victor Rodriguez May 13, 2021

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Supermarkets Must Produce Price Lists For DLCA Prior To Hurricane Season Beginning

CHRISTIANSTED — DLCA gave fair warning to the territory's highly-overpaid supermarkets today — if you try to overcharge after a natural catastrophe — we've got you're number. DLCA Commissioner Richard…

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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How To Replace Or Correct Your Social Security Card During COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Security offices are currently open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office conditions. However, you can continue to apply for a replacement Social Security…

Victor Rodriguez May 7, 2021

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U.S. Attorney General Appoints Bankruptcy Trustee for Puerto Rico and the USVI

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Mary Ida Townson as the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee for Florida, Georgia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Region…

VI Free Press May 6, 2021

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BIR and Finance Send Out $25 Million in $1,400 Stimulus Checks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan announced today that the Virgin Islands Bureau of Revenue (BIR) and the Virgin Islands Department of Finance have mailed out almost $25 million in $1,400…

VI Free Press May 6, 2021

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USVI Tourism Sponsors Wine-Sipping Festival In Podunk Town Of 20,202

HOUSTON — The U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department kicked up a storm at the Katy Sip 'N Stroll wine-sipping festival in Texas recently. The Tourism Department was a co-sponsor of…

VI Free Press May 6, 2021

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Going Bananas About Bacuba Trees In The USVI… But They’re NOT Trees, Just Plants

CHRISTIANSTED — Banana trees are a common feature of the U.S. Virgin Islands residential area landscape. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their green, elephant-ear-like leaves…

VI Free Press May 5, 2021