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‘Climate Change, Human Activity’ Threaten The USVI’s And Mainland’s Coral Reefs, NOAA Reports Says

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — A first of its kind assessment of coral reefs in U.S. waters is again sounding the alarm over the continued decline of these sensitive underwater ecosystems, which…

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Broadband VI Gets $84 Million From FCC For Faster Broadband Service Here

WASHINGTON — Broadband VI was the winning applicant for the Virgin Islands contract. The company, founded in St. Croix, will receive $84.5 million of funding over the next decade toward the cost…

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Democrat Donna Frett-Gregory Finishes In First Place In St. Thomas District After All Votes Are Counted

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The 2020 election was certified on Monday, the Virgin Islands Elections System said. After the absentee and provisional ballots were counted, Senator Vialet maintained his election night…

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VIPD Hires ‘Professional’ TV Production Crew To Shoot Police Recruiting Video

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is stepping up its police cadet recruiting game. After Virtual Career Fairs advertised on social media in July didn't allow the VIPD to…

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Lt. Gov. Roach Waives All Interest And Penalties On USVI Real Property Taxes

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach has announced that he has given full authority to the Office of the Tax Collector of the Virgin Islands to waive all interest…

VI Free Press November 16, 2020

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How To Avoid A Turkey Fryer Fire This Thanksgiving

COTTON VALLEY — Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and fire officials are reminding those in charge of preparing the bird to beware of the hazards surrounding deep frying turkeys.…

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RAND STUDY: It Will Take USVI $11.25 Billion To Fully Recover From Hurricanes Irma And Maria In 2017

ARLINGTON, Virginia — A new study by the Rand Corporation tells us what we already know —because we are living it here — the territory has been slow to recover…

VI Free Press November 13, 2020

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Tropical Wave Expected To Bring ‘Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding’ To The USVI And Puerto Rico: NHC

MIAMI — As Eta makes its way past Tampa Bay and Theta moves away from the United States, forecasters are keeping an eye on a tropical wave as the record-breaking Atlantic hurricane…

VI Free Press November 12, 2020

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V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day

CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives! Seat belts, when worn correctly,…

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St. Thomas Diver Pleads With Local Fishermen On Social Media: ‘Please Don’t Catch Parrotfish!’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas diver is calling on local fishermen to stop catching parrotfish for people to eat here, saying the fishes daily behavior promotes healthy coral growth.…

VI Free Press November 11, 2020