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VIPD: Scammers Target Old People On Social Security

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the general public that there is a Social Security Administration scam being perpetuated on old people in the territory. Callers are…

John McCarthy March 18, 2020

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DLCA Establishes Safety Protocols To Try To Prevent Spread of COVID-19 In USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — Commissioner Richard Evangelista said today that his Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is committed to the safety of the public in trying to prevent of the…

Bro Bot March 18, 2020

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DSPR Suspends After School Programs For 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) has taken the below preventative measures in alignment with the Department of…

Bro Bot March 18, 2020

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Human Services Ends Head Start Program For At Least 3 Weeks Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Head Start program will temporarily close classrooms territory-wide beginning today, The department said the shutdown is needed :to follow…

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BMV Encourages Motorists To Register Vehicles Online Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Director McIntosh and the staff of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are implementing the following procedures to help limit…

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Ziggy’s Island Market In Solitude Has Lowest-Priced Gas @ $2.39 Per Gallon: DLCA

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is notifying the public of the latest wholesale or “rack rate” price for fuel from Gulf Oil Pricing and Limetree…

Bro Bot March 18, 2020

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VING Anticipates Request To Use Its Bethlehem Facilities For COVID-19 Containment

FREDERIKSTED — While on a conference call with The Chief National Guard Bureau, Brigadier General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker led a staff walk-through of the 210th Regional Training Institute and the dining…

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UVI Board of Trustees Approves $40.2 Million Budget For 2021

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting today, on the St. Thomas Campus, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Fiscal Year 2021…

VI Free Press March 7, 2020

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Office of Disaster Recovery To Launch New TV Show Next Week

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR), in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) and WTJX-TV Channel 12 (WTJX), is proud to announce the launch of new television…

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New ‘Origin’ Machine Will Pick ‘Random’ Winners For Virgin Islands Lottery

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Raymond J. Williams, executive director of the Virgin Islands Lottery said he would like to invite the public to join him for a pair of town hall…

VI Free Press March 7, 2020