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VIHA Explains Benefits Of ‘Helping Hands’ Rent Repayment Campaign On Radio

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With the expiration of a federal eviction moratorium approaching on December 31, and a one-month extension expected from Congress, the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) is taking to the…

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BIR Divvies Up Income Tax Refunds In Dribs And Drabs Just In Time For Christmas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan announced that a second round of income tax refunds was disbursed this month, for a total of more than $15 million in December. On Monday,…

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Tourism Commissioner Boschulte Thinks Territory Has Turned A Corner For The Better With COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism has cautioned that while a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is on the horizon, protocols and guidelines implemented to protect…

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Health Department Receives 1st Shipment of 975 Vaccine Doses From Pfizer Monday

CHRISTIANSTED —The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health said it received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer on Monday. "This is a major breakthrough and comes amid…

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Hundreds Of Virgin Islanders Face Eviction January 1, If CDC ‘Eviction Moratorium’ Is Not Extended

CHRISTIANSTED — Hundreds of U.S. Virgin Islands renters face the prospect of eviction in January unless federal officials extend protections put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 4, the…

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Bars And Nightclubs Will Close Starting This Week To Halt The Spread Of COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said today he is closing all nightclubs — effective 5 p.m. on Thursday — in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19 cases in the…

VI Free Press December 14, 2020

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VIPD Warns Against Increasing Social Security ‘Spoofing’ Scam Calls

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the general public that there is a telephone scam being perpetuated on residents in the territory. The VIPD has received…

VI Free Press December 13, 2020

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AG GEORGE: 43 States, 5 Territories and D.C. Attorneys General Support Extension of CARES Act

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — V.I. Attorney General Denise George has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, urging Congress to extend…

VI Free Press December 8, 2020

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Should I Wipe Down Groceries During The Pandemic?

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets people spray when talking, coughing, sneezing…

VI Free Press December 8, 2020

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DPW Announces Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The V.I. Department of Public Works is announcing a paid internship opportunity for minorities and diverse students. This Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides…

VI Free Press December 7, 2020