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Market Square On St. Thomas Closed To The Public Due To COVID-19 Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — At least seven park benches were temporarily removed from Market Square this afternoon by the COVID-19 Task Force as a way to enforce social distancing and promote…

John McCarthy August 26, 2020

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‘Drive-Thru’ COVID-19 Testing Of Veterans To Resume On Monday: VA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be conducting testing for Virgin Islands Veterans during the period of August 31 through September 28 on St. Croix,…

VI Free Press August 26, 2020

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2 More Deaths Confirmed By VIDOH, Bringing USVI Death Toll To 14, Nine Dead In STT

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the territory’s virus death toll to 14. The dead were identified…

John McCarthy August 26, 2020

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DHS Says P-EBT Benefits For USVI Families Start Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the distribution of food assistance to over 13,000 children (from schools that participated in the School Lunch Program) totaling…

VI Free Press August 26, 2020

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3 Masked, Armed Men Enter Bovoni House By Force And Take Cash From Homeowner

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three masked, armed men entered a home in Estate Bovoni by force and demanded cash from the homeowner at 8:49 p.m. Saturday, the Virgin Islands Police Department…

VI Free Press August 25, 2020

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AG Asks Residents To Beware Of Secret Shopper And Money Order Scams

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George advised residents of scams circulating in our community using fraudulent checks and money orders. The Virgin Island Police Department’s Economic Crime Unit in…

VI Free Press August 25, 2020

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DHS Gives Automatic 6-Month Extension For SNAP and Cash Assistance Households

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) is notifying on-going Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) & Cash Assistance (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Aid to…

VI Free Press August 25, 2020

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2 St. Thomas Men Charged in Assault At Mandahl Bay: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men were charged in a brutal assault at Mandahl Bay in which one man was choked on Monday morning, authorities said. On August 24…

VI Free Press August 25, 2020

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Moody’s Upgrades V.I. Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Bonds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority announced that it received notice that Moody’s Investor Service has upgraded the tobacco settlement revenue non-liquid bonds of the Virgin Islands…

VI Free Press August 24, 2020

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Popular Bank Closed Today Due To The Passing Of Tropical Storm Laura

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Popular Community Bank announced today that due to the passing of the Tropical Storm Laura all its branches and corporate buildings will be closed today. TeleBanco Popular…

VI Free Press August 22, 2020