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4 More People Die From COVID-19, Bringing USVI’s Death Toll To 49

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is confirming that COVID-19 has claimed the lives of four more Virgin Islanders, bringing the territory’s death toll to 49. The…

John McCarthy August 24, 2021

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Labor Department’s Work Search Form Conflicts With Federal, Territorial Law

States are permitted to provide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to individuals who are self-employed, seeking part-time employment, or who otherwise would not qualify for regular unemployment compensation. While UI and…

Kelvin Dennie August 23, 2021

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There’s A Disturbance In The Atlantic; And One Could Form In The Caribbean: NHC

MIAMI — Forecasters are monitoring a disturbance today that could see some development later in the week as it moves across the Atlantic. They also expect another disturbance to form…

John McCarthy August 23, 2021

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Smith Bay Woman Who ‘Assaulted’ Husband With A Knife Is Arrested: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly assaulted her husband with a knife was arrested early this morning, authorities said. Marina Leatham, 61, of Smith Bay, was arrested…

John McCarthy August 22, 2021

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Altona Man Who Pointed Gun At Woman And Threatened Her, Arrested By Police

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who pointed a gun at a woman and threatened her was arrested by police on Friday night, authorities said. Clement Connor, 43, of…

John McCarthy August 22, 2021

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All Cruise Ship Passengers 12 And Over Must Be Fully Vaccinated To Visit USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Maritime Unit has responded to Governor Albert Bryan’s request for technical instructions for the next phases of the Framework for Conditional…

John McCarthy August 22, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Who Raped Child At Vessup Beach Arrested Friday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested after police said he raped a child on the beach, authorities said. Jose Andres Rosario Espinal, age 38 of Estate Bovoni,…

John McCarthy August 22, 2021

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St. Thomas TV Journalist Remembered For Promoting Territory’s Tourism Product

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Journalist Netfa “Tafa” Romain, who died Tuesday, is being remembered as a creative powerhouse who used his talents to promote and uplift the territory. “It is with…

John McCarthy August 19, 2021

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How To Apply For Your Social Security And Green Card At The Same Time

We have great news for non U.S. citizens! Now you can apply for a Social Security number or replacement Social Security card at the same time you file for your…

Victor Rodriguez August 19, 2021

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UVI Gets $2.5 Million NSF Grant To Study Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study stony coral tissue loss disease in the U.S. Virgin…

John McCarthy August 18, 2021