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DPNR Commissioner Testifies Before Congress Remotely On Climate Change

WASHINGTON — The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as part of a remote hearing entitled "Discussion…

VI Free Press March 8, 2021

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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month Of March

In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies than…

Victor Rodriguez March 5, 2021

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Social Security And OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day

The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the second annual…

Victor Rodriguez March 4, 2021

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Governor’s Office Invites Employees To Self-Identify As Disabled In New Survey

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of the Governor, through the Division of Personnel, has begun its annual GVI Employee Self-Identification of Disability survey to collect quantitative data on existing disabilities throughout the Government…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021

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Despite Raging Violent Crime Rates, Covert CDC COVID-19 Warnings, Americans Still Flock To The USVI In Droves

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You still can’t take a luxury cruise line to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you can fly and tourism is turning around, even with the cruise ship…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021

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Beaches To Remain Open Until 5 PM On Weekends, Restaurants Can Seat More Customers Starting March 8

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan announced that some COVID-19 restrictions on local businesses will be relaxed starting next Monday. Beginning March 8, beaches can…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021

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Photo Of 2 Women Wearing Bathing Suits In Town Touches Off Firestorm Of Controversy On Facebook

CRUZ BAY — When a St. John resident posted an image of two women walking through town wearing only their bathing suits — it immediately touched off a firestorm of…

VI Free Press February 25, 2021

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How Can The USVI Energize CARICOM? Expert Column By Basil Springer, Ph.D.

BRIDGETOWN — The Caribbean is a multicultural, multiethnic, multi-religious, multilingual region. The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM-1973) was initially a group of former British colonies. Today, CARICOM is a…

Basil Springer February 23, 2021

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57 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Given In USA … And No Deaths Reported: CDC

ATLANTA — Fewer than 7,000 people reported having side effects from COVID-19 vaccines after the first 13.7 million doses were administered in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control…

VI Free Press February 20, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Mount Pleasant West Man Shawn Ferris David On St. Croix: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The anonymous tip service Crime Stoppers USVI is offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for the Crimes of the Week.…

VI Free Press February 19, 2021