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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Bevard of St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Herbert Bevard of St. Thomas today and named Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as apostolic administrator, according to Wikipedia. St. Thomas…

VI Free Press September 18, 2020

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U.S. Attorney Warns of Phone Scammers Preying Upon the Elderly

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced that The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has…

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DO-OVER: Tourism Officials Gearing Up For The Return Of International Travelers To Territory This Weekend

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands will re-open its borders to international travelers beginning on Saturday, Tourism officials said on their website today. Territorial officials began allowing hotels and accommodation…

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Communications Director Asks Families To Be Patient About Receiving P-EBT

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing, Richard Motta Jr., Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor, said that the Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) program continues…

Bro Bot September 15, 2020

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Let’s Talk Sports And COVID-19 Forum Considered A Success By Senator Sarauw

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Senator Janelle Sarauw held a forum to bring awareness to the ongoing issues that are plaguing our student athletes due to the restrictions and…

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AARP Joins Forces With Wish of a Lifetime To Help Make Lifelong Dreams Come True

WASHINGTON — AARP is joining forces with the Colorado-based charity Wish of a Lifetime to help older adults fulfill their lifelong dreams. Since its founding in 2008, Wish of a…

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USVI Tops Travelzoo Poll Of Caribbean Favorites: EIN Presswire

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has been listed by Travelzoo’s American members as the destination they would most like to visit in the Caribbean over the next two…

VI Free Press September 8, 2020

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2 COVID-19 Deaths In 2 Days! VIDOH Says 1st Was In St. John, 2nd Was In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in the territory with two deaths related to coronavirus in just the last two days, the Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed.…

VI Free Press September 5, 2020

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DHS’ Head Start Program Says Virtual School, Meal Distribution Plan Begins September 14

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Head Start Program said today that their 2020-2021 Head Start school year will begin virtually on September 14 until it is determined that in-person instruction can…

John McCarthy September 5, 2020

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AG Denise George Wants A Peek At Accused Epstein Sex Madam Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sealed Testimony

NEW YORK — The U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General, who has accused the estate of Jeffrey Epstein of being an ongoing criminal enterprise, asked a federal judge on Tuesday to grant…

VI Free Press September 3, 2020