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CBP Is Hiring Officers For St. Thomas and St. Croix

CHARLOTTEE AMALIE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring officers to serve with CBP in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The CBP Officer vacancy announcement for St. Thomas and St. Croix will open April 1st on…

John McCarthy March 22, 2023

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Where Is The Treasure?

Throughout history, countless tales of treasure have been hidden beneath the sea. From lost ships carrying valuable cargo to a sunken pirate treasure, these stories have captured the imagination of…

John McCarthy March 21, 2023

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U.S. Ships Mega Generators To Puerto Rico To Ease Outages

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Friday that the U.S. government has shipped three mega generators to the island to help stabilize the U.S. territory’s rickety electric grid…

John McCarthy March 18, 2023

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Venezuela To Ship Fuel To Cuba On U.S.-Blacklisted Supertanker

CARACAS (Reuters) — Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA today was loading a supertanker with crude and fuel for Cuba, maritime documents showed, an unusually large volume to help its political…

John McCarthy March 13, 2023

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Social Security Celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women. Social Security provides vital benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55% of…

John McCarthy March 13, 2023

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Commissioner of Social Security Speaks On The President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration Thursday released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow the economy from the bottom up and middle out,…

John McCarthy March 10, 2023

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CERAWEEK-Trinidad In Substantive Negotiations With Venezuela On Gas Project

PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) — Trinidad and Tobago has held substantive talks with Venezuela on developing the promising Dragon offshore gas field following a U.S. authorization to begin the long-stalled…

John McCarthy March 10, 2023

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Cuba Tobacco Farmers Recuperate After Ruinous Hurricane Ian

SAN LUIS, Cuba (AP) — A neighbor lent him a house to dry leaves, and he had a little fertilizer saved, so he plucked up the courage to plant. Now,…

John McCarthy March 8, 2023

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Secretary of State Blinken Talks With Trinidad & Tobago’s Foreign Minister Amery Browne

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Tuesday with Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Amery Browne, officials said. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Browne emphasized the importance of the…

John McCarthy March 8, 2023

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SLAM THE SCAM: How To Spot Government Imposters

Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information. There are common elements to many of these…

John McCarthy March 6, 2023