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USVIEDA Joins With SBA To Recruit USVI Entrepreneurs For A Free Small Business Growth Training Program

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in emerging markets. This intensive…

John McCarthy March 18, 2019

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TROUBLE IN PARADISE: Antiguan PM Gaston Browne Puts His Foot In His Mouth … St. Thomas Might Benefit

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Chaos in Antigua’s cruise industry could be a boon for the territory, West Indian Co. Ltd. officials said this weekend. Antigua has undertaken the renovation and privatization…

John McCarthy March 17, 2019

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V.I. Human Services Receives $725,112 Grant Award For Preschool Development From Federal Government

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has been awarded a $725,112 Preschool Development Birth through Five Initial Grant (PDG B-5) from the Administration for…

John McCarthy March 16, 2019

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VIPD: Sapphire Beach Resort Security Guard Attacked Taxi Driver With Metal Pipe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Police said a Sapphire Beach Resort security guard attacked a taxi driver with a metal pipe on St. Thomas Wednesday night. Wilfred Brewer, Jr., 42, of Estate…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Armed Robbers Get $2K In Cash From Tutu Park McDonald’s In St. Thomas Just Before Midnight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Two masked armed robbers made off with at least $2,000 in cash and smart phones at the McDonald's restaurant in the Tutu Park Mall just before midnight.…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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VITEMA Promotes Tsunami Preparedness In Territory This Week

CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said today that the week of March 10 to 16 is "Tsunami Preparedness Week." This is VITEMA’s opportunity continue to…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Dominican Republic Man Who Sneaked Back In To Territory Nine Months After Deportation Gets 1.5 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A Dominican Republic national who returned to the territory nine months after he was deported from the United States -- gets to stay another 1.5 years here…

John McCarthy March 14, 2019

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Two Dominicans Face 10 Years In Prison After Guilty Pleas To Trafficking 2,204 Pounds of Cocaine Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Two of three Dominican Republic nationals admitted in federal court to their roles in bringing 2,204 pounds of cocaine to the region. Edwin Vargas, 31, and Lennin…

John McCarthy March 14, 2019

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Man Parasailing Rescued From Tree In St. Thomas By Fire Services Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- An adventurer who got stuck in a tree while parasailing in St. Thomas was rescued by the Virgin Islands Fire Service today. VIFS' Lima Company B Squad…

John McCarthy March 14, 2019

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DOA COMMISSIONER: Farmers Need To Plan Now For Approaching Dry Season

FREDERIKSTED -- The commissioner of agriculture said that large animal owners need to prepare now for the dry season approaching. “Livestock and horse owners should prepare for and implement steps…

John McCarthy March 14, 2019