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Cruise Ship Changes Course After U.S. Judge Orders Its Seizure

MIAMI — A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Florida has instead sailed to the Bahamas, after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as…

Bro Bot January 25, 2022

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How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement

Social Security made getting your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in…

Victor Rodriguez January 24, 2022

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United States Donates Field Hospital and Utility Vehicles To Saint Lucia

CASTRIES — The United States donated a 40-bed field hospital and three utility vehicles to the government of Saint Lucia during a handover ceremony at the St. Lucia Fire Service Training…

John McCarthy January 21, 2022

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Caribbean Nation of Saint Vincent Exports First Cargo of Medical Cannabis

KINGSTOWN — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has exported a cargo of 110 pounds (49.8 kilos) of medical cannabis after receiving a license for export to Germany, according to official…

Bro Bot January 21, 2022

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Road Work Will Continue On Route 104 Near Starfish Market In St. John Monday

CRUZ BAY — The Department of Public Works is advising the community that on Monday, January 24, 2022, work will resume on the ER Project located on Route 104, near…

John McCarthy January 21, 2022

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London-Bound Jet Returns To Miami Over Maskless Passenger

MIAMI — An American Airlines flight to London returned to Miami after a passenger refused to follow the federal requirement to wear a face mask, according to the airline. The…

Bro Bot January 21, 2022

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Kilolo Kijakazi: Acting Commissioner of Social Security On Agency Re-Entry

WASHINGTON — “I am very pleased to share that we have successfully reached agreement with our three labor unions on our reentry plan.  This will be a significant step toward…

Victor Rodriguez January 20, 2022

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Spain’s Longtime News Service EFE Could Leave Cuba ‘Within Weeks’

HAVANA — For almost half a century, Spain’s EFE news agency has reported from Cuba, covering everything from the historic visit by President Barack Obama to the death of Fidel Castro.…

Bro Bot January 20, 2022

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Martinique Court Dismisses Slavery Reparations Lawsuit

FORT-DE-FRANCE — An appeals court in the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Tuesday dismissed a request from groups seeking slavery reparations in a blow to efforts that began more…

Bro Bot January 19, 2022

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UVI, NASA To Host Global Outreach Program for VI & International Students

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As part of a growing collaboration between the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to promote STEM education, Virgin Islands students will join students from around the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2022