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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

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN: Remember Today To Plan For Your Financial Future

Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial…

John McCarthy October 28, 2022

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Virgin Islands Department of Education Public Schools Will Be Open Today; Buses On Time

CHRISTIANSTED — All Virgin Islands Department of Education schools will open today, the USVI Joint Information Center said. School buses are running on schedule, according to the JIC. "Weather conditions…

John McCarthy October 27, 2022

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50/50 Chance of Tropical Development in the USVI and Puerto Rico By This Weekend

SAN JUAN — There is a medium chance of tropical development for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the next five days. The interaction between an upper-level trough…

John McCarthy October 26, 2022

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Social Security Makes It Easier To Change Sex Marker In Records

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it will now allow people to change the sex marker on their Social Security number record without providing documentation of their sex designation. The change was…

John McCarthy October 25, 2022

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Assistant Secretary of Interior Wants UVI To Chart Sargassum Advances In Key Locations

CHRISTIANSTED — U.S. Department of the Interior assistant secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen Cantor has completed her first official visit to the USVI where she met with Governor…

John McCarthy October 24, 2022