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Buy A Big Mac From Any USVI McDonald’s Today and Support My Brother’s Workshop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — McDonald’s invites the Virgin Islands community to join them for their annual fundraiser, “Great Day”, raising money for My Brother’s Workshop on Thursday, December 8th. All the…

John McCarthy December 7, 2022

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Dominican Who Fled USVI After Beach Shootout With Feds Gets 8 Years In Prison

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic native who fled the territory has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his role in a 2019 case involving a…

John McCarthy December 6, 2022

Social Security Administration Launches<br>Redesigned Website at SSA.gov

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Social Security Administration Launches
Redesigned Website at SSA.gov

Starting today, visitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design tohelp them find what they need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people…

John McCarthy December 6, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Weather and Marine Outlook For This Week

SAN JUAN — Under a north-to-north-northeasterly wind flow, temperatures will remain near to below normal throughout the week for our area, the National Weather Service said. Hazardous marine and coastal conditions…

John McCarthy December 6, 2022

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Understanding Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivor’s benefits. This includes…

John McCarthy December 4, 2022

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Hazardous Marine and Coastal Conditions Expected Through Midweek, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — The swell forerunners are beginning to reach the Atlantic Coastline, and coastal and marine conditions will worsen starting tonight, the National Weather Service said. Breaking waves between 6 and…

John McCarthy December 3, 2022

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Tourist From Massachusetts Drowns While Snorkeling In Trunk Bay On St. John

CRUZ BAY — A tourist from Massachusetts with a pre-existing heart condition drowned while snorkeling in St. John on Sunday, authorities said. The victim, Chris Finn, 57, of Boston, was…

John McCarthy November 22, 2022

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Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members Social Security Has Your Back!

Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11, 2022. Every year on this day, we honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. Our Wounded…

John McCarthy November 7, 2022

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‘Polar Trough’ To Bring Heavy Rain To USVI and Puerto Rico Starting Late Tomorrow: NWS

SAN JUAN — The combination of a polar trough and increasing moisture from the south will result in a very unsettled weather pattern beginning late Friday and stretching into early next…

John McCarthy November 3, 2022

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USVI Tourism Focuses On ‘Cultural Travel’ With ‘Naturally In Rhythm’ Campaign

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —This fall, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is launching a bold, new marketing campaign that includes a distinctive tagline, a social media campaign and the relaunch of its website. Focusing…

John McCarthy November 2, 2022