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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…

March 7, 2020

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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…

March 7, 2020

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SENATOR BLYDEN: ‘We Have To Be Vigilant That COVID-19 Doesn’t Enter USVI Through St. Thomas Cruise Ship Port’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas Senator Marvin Blyden has issued a letter to Senate President Novelle Francis requesting that he schedule an immediate meeting of the Committee of the Whole…

February 28, 2020

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Governor Salutes Superior Court Judge Robert Molloy For Ascension To U.S. District Court

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., today congratulated Superior Court Judge Robert Molloy, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District…

February 25, 2020

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FEMA Approves Construction Industry Standards for Education

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery and the Virgin Islands Department of Education said Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had approved industry standards that will ensure newly-constructed schools…

February 25, 2020

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St. Croix’s Tim Duncan Endorses Mike Bloomberg For President in 2020

SAN ANTONIO — St. Croix legend Tim Duncan has endorsed Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg for president. In a 30-second video that debuted today, Duncan said he is supporting Bloomberg in…

February 19, 2020

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Epstein’s Estate Blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG For Lack of Payouts To Sex Abuse Victims

NEW YORK — A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin payouts to victims of the…

February 18, 2020

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Human Services Chief Speaks About Youth Poverty At Federal Reserve Bank

NEW YORK — Department of Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez participated in an event and panel discussion hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Thursday titled: Youth Poverty…

February 16, 2020

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Campaign: ‘St. Croix, A Vibe Like No Other,’ Working Like A Charm: Boschulte Says

INDIANAPOLIS — Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands is strong and forecasts look positive. That's the word from Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte after taking meetings at Routes Americas, a…

February 12, 2020

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FCC Preps $691M in Funding For New Networks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communication Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau set up procedures for its investment of up to $691 million over the next 10 years to support the build out…

February 9, 2020