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Kilolo Kijakazi: Acting Commissioner of Social Security On Agency Re-Entry

WASHINGTON — “I am very pleased to share that we have successfully reached agreement with our three labor unions on our reentry plan.  This will be a significant step toward…

Victor Rodriguez January 20, 2022

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UVI, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program for VI & International Students

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As part of a growing collaboration between the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to promote STEM education, Virgin Islands students will join students from around the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2022

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Government House Says Free COVID-19 Testing Of Students Begins Today

CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly briefing, Government House spokesman Richard Motta reminded parents that all students must be tested before returning to in-person learning begins on Monday, January 24, and the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2022

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Health Department Confirms 3 More Deaths From COVID During Omicron Surge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed three more deaths related to COVID-19 in the territory — two on St. Thomas and one on St. Croix.…

John McCarthy January 18, 2022

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Students Returning To In-Person Classes Next Week Must Be Tested For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE), with guidance from the Virgin Islands Department of Health, is requiring all students attending the territory’s public schools and school-based…

John McCarthy January 18, 2022

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St. Thomas Man Shot Near Bordeaux Fire Station Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man hitched a ride to the hospital after realizing he was shot in the leg, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers…

John McCarthy January 18, 2022

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RCG’s Explorer Of The Seas Cancels Cruise Visits To St. Thomas and St. Croix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Royal Caribbean Group has canceled planned visits to St. Thomas and St. Croix, authorities said. The Explorer of the Seas will not call on Crown Bay…

John McCarthy January 17, 2022

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Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Due To COVID Cleaning Causes Flight Cancellation

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Federal Aviation Administration did a deep cleaning at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas which lead to a flight cancellation this afternoon. The FAA…

John McCarthy January 16, 2022

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2 Lovenlund Men Charged In Dec. 4 Havensight Mall Jewelry Robbery: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men were arrested Friday afternoon in connection to a gunpoint jewelry robbery at Havensight Mall last month, authorities said. Jaquin Phipps, 25, and Demoi…

John McCarthy January 15, 2022

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Police Investigating After Shooting In Contant Wednesday Evening: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man said he was shot by an unknown assailant in St. Thomas on Wednesday evening, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center…

John McCarthy January 13, 2022