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VING Members Arrive In Washington D.C. For Support Role In Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — The Virgin Islands National Guard arrived Sunday at the National Capital Region to support federal and District authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Virgin Islands soldiers and…

January 18, 2021

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Former Ranger American Security Guard’s Conviction In Bank Heist Of $70,000 Stands

PHILADELPHIA — A federal appellate court has affirmed former Ranger American Guard Clement Bougouneau’s conviction, and said there is sufficient evidence to prove he stole $70,000 from an ATM on St.…

January 7, 2021

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St. John Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Transporting Illegal Residents Via Ferry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man was given two years in federal prison for transporting an illegal resident via ferry to St. Thomas, authorities said. Courtney Matthias was sentenced…

January 7, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Encourages Public To Celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Attorney's Office encourages everyone to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by saluting our law enforcement officers this Saturday. “Local and federal law enforcement officers are…

January 7, 2021

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4 Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan Your Retirement

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you are among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your…

January 7, 2021

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection On The Lookout For ‘Genuine Fakes’ In U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — With the holiday season ending, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are reiterating their consumer alert for counterfeit and pirated goods with…

January 7, 2021

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Florida Man Drowns While Snorkeling In Trunk Bay On Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CRUZ BAY — A Florida man on vacation with his family apparently drowned while snorkeling in St. John on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Nathaniel Outcalt, 47, of Venice, Florida drowned…

January 6, 2021

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Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Tortola In British Virgin Islands: USGS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, 31 miles north-northeast of the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The BVI…

January 6, 2021

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9 Historic American Figures With Ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to rank among the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations, especially on Airbnb. But there’s more to the American islands than just fun in the sun, as…

January 3, 2021

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VIDOL Failure To Pay UI Obligation Makes Private Employers Have To Pay 6 Times As Much For Unemployment Insurance

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For the third consecutive year, the U.S. Virgin Islands is the only jurisdiction in the United States to not meet its outstanding Unemployment Insurance (UI) loan obligation…

January 2, 2021