WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s budget proposal, which includes changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps and Section 8, faces a tough road
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St. John Billionaire Bought ‘Pedo’ Islands For $60 Million Today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two private islands off St. Thomas that belonged to Jeffrey Epstein just sold for less than half their initial asking price. Stephen
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You Can Still Use Social Security Online When Traveling
Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
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Channel Islands Reinsurer To Manage Risk On Auto Insurance For 2 USVI Companies
SAINT HELIER — Canopius Group, a global specialty reinsurer, and Theodore Tunick and Marshall & Sterling, a broker for all lines of business and personal insurance,
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Mysterious Case of U.S. Virgin Islands Sea Urchin Die-Off Has Been Solved By Scientists
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — There seemed to be a deadly plague lurking under the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean last year, killing sea urchins at a rate
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SNAP Cash Documents Due Now To Secure May Benefits, DHS Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attention SNAP/CASH clients!! Did you receive mail from the VI Department of Human Services (DHS) SNAP Offices about completing your Recertification Application,
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Snorkeling Accident Victim Identified By Family As Apple Manager
CRUZ BAY — A Pennsylvania man who died while snorkeling near Cinnamon Bay in St. John last week was employed as a tech manager. Christopher
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USVI Veterans Advisory Council Meeting Set For Thursday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Office of Veteran Affairs will be joining the VI Veterans Advisory Council (VIVAC) in hosting its third meeting on
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Department of Health Offers Conflict Resolution Resources To Youths In Crisis
CHRISTIANSTED — This weekend a young man was tragically lost to gun violence — and young woman to suicide — in unrelated incidents. The Department
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Active USVI COVID Cases Remain In Single Digits
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is reporting today that the number of COVID cases remains in the single digits, with the positivity
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