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Public Works: Roadside Political Signs Must Be Removed By November 18

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said it congratulates all newly-elected and re-elected candidates of the 2020 political season. But the department also wanted to put candidates on notice…

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13 Graduate From Diageo Sponsored Learning For Life Program Through UVI CELL

FREDERIKSTED — Thirteen Virgin Islanders are ready for careers in the hospitality industry as graduates of the Diageo USVI Learning Skills for Life Program. Six St. Thomas students and seven…

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Health Department Says Ship That Brought 6 COVID-19 Cases To Our Shores Was A Cargo Ship

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Health clarified Tuesday that the ship that accounted for six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory was a cargo ship at a secure…

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Health Department Releases News of 23rd COVID-19 Death 1 Day After 22nd Victim

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department announced Tuesday night that a 58-year-old woman from St. Thomas became the 23rd COVID-related death in the territory. The announcement comes one…

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Veterans And Active Duty Military Members Can Count On Social Security

Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors…

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BATTER UP! Dominican Man Breaks Man’s Arm With Metal Baseball Bat In Tutu

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 20-year-old Dominican man has been arrested on assault charges after he admitted to breaking a Tutu man’s arm with a metal baseball bat, authorities said. Reivin…

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St. Thomas Man Settles The Score In Heated Argument With Baseball Bat Assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man didn't like the direction an argument took on Monday night, so he went to his car and got a baseball bat and beat…

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Airport Passenger Gets Probation For Gun And Bullet Cartridge In Son’s Checked Luggage

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An air traveler found who flew into the St. Thomas airport with a handgun and magazine in his son's checked luggage seven months ago was given 1.5…

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USVI Sees Small Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Gets 22nd Death On St. Croix: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed on Monday that a 65-year-old St. Croix man has become the 22nd death related to COVID-19 in the territory. The Health Department…

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Liberty Latin America Promises Smooth Transition From AT&T For Its Puerto Rico and USVI Customers

SAN JUAN — Liberty Latin America, Liberty Puerto Rico’s parent company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of AT&T’s operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands…

VI Free Press November 2, 2020