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What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security During Women’s History Month Of March

In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies than…

Victor Rodriguez March 5, 2021

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Grouting And Cobblestone Repairs To Close Guttets Gade This Weekend: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today a portion of a street south of Main Street will be closed for needed repairs this weekend. Guttets Gade intersection…

VI Free Press March 4, 2021

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Social Security And OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day

The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the second annual…

Victor Rodriguez March 4, 2021

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St. Thomas Man Who Received AK-47 Assault Rifle In Duffel Bag At Hospital Ground Pleads Guilty: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who was captured on surveillance video receiving an AK-47 assault rifle in a duffel bag near Hospital Ground last year admitted to that act…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Shots Fired In 2 Populated Locations On St. Thomas Miraculously Result In No One Being Injured: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Shots fired in two separate incidents in downtown and Altona on St. Thomas miraculously resulted in no one being injured, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center…

VI Free Press March 3, 2021

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Governor’s Office Invites Employees To Self-Identify As Disabled In New Survey

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of the Governor, through the Division of Personnel, has begun its annual GVI Employee Self-Identification of Disability survey to collect quantitative data on existing disabilities throughout the Government…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021

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Work At Post Office Square On Main Street Completed, Vehicular Traffic May Resume: DPW

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today that work at the Post Office Square has ended and the westbound lane is now open to vehicular traffic. "The department…

VI Free Press March 2, 2021

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Despite Raging Violent Crime Rates, Covert CDC COVID-19 Warnings, Americans Still Flock To The USVI In Droves

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You still can’t take a luxury cruise line to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you can fly and tourism is turning around, even with the cruise ship…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021

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Donoe Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Warrant Says He Was Trafficking In Stolen Merchandise: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Donoe tow truck driver who police alleged was dealing in stolen merchandise was arrested this morning on St. Thomas, authorities said. Chandler "Frenchy" Heath, 29, of…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021

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Beaches To Remain Open Until 5 PM On Weekends, Restaurants Can Seat More Customers Starting March 8

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan announced that some COVID-19 restrictions on local businesses will be relaxed starting next Monday. Beginning March 8, beaches can…

VI Free Press March 1, 2021