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Social Security Administration Updates Equity Action Plan

Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today. “We will administer our programs…

John McCarthy February 15, 2024

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Interior gives $4 million to the USVI to counter invasive species

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Interior said last week that almost $4 million had been allocated to projects and programs in several U.S. territories, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, that…

John McCarthy February 14, 2024

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Jeffrey Epstein’s brother believes pedophile was murdered in his jail cell … and has the autopsy photos to prove it

NEW YORK — Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark, released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy Friday to conservative commentator Megyn Kelly. The deceased pedophile’s brother explained why he believes Jeffrey Epstein did…

John McCarthy February 13, 2024

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Interior Gives $7 Million to America’s Territories

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced recently nearly $7 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to advance climate resilience and restore lands and waters through impactful…

John McCarthy February 12, 2024

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Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules

CHARLOTTE AMALIE (AP) — Donald Trump amassed another win at a Republican caucus held Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules, including holding the contest earlier…

John McCarthy February 10, 2024

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Marine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell

SAN JUAN — Marine and coastal conditions are deteriorating due to a northwesterly swell and moderate to locally fresh northeast winds, the National Weather Service said. Conditions will remain hazardous…

John McCarthy February 9, 2024

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Drier Conditions Coming Tomorrow, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — Light to moderate rainfall will continue today across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said. This rain will slowly diminish this evening…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

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Classes Are Back In Session For All Public Schools In St. Thomas-St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) provides public-school updates effective today, Thursday, February 8, 2024. It is important for the public to note that weather conditions…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

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Retirement and wealth building in the Virgin Islands – a proposal for GERS

Dear Editor: I am an ardent believer that government policies and initiatives should be geared toward inspiring and building wealth in communities. That said, it is imperative that we continue…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

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Hazardous Weather Conditions Continue

SAN JUAN — The islands remain under the influence of a strong trough that will produce periods of light and moderate rains through tomorrow across Puerto Rico and the U.S.…

John McCarthy February 7, 2024