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CHINA BAN! Caribbean Nations In Lockstep With United States Over Lockout

MIAMI — As the U.S. continues to enforce strict travel restrictions on travelers from China over the coronavirus outbreak, an increasing number of Caribbean nations are also doing the same,…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Royal Caribbean Bans China, Hong Kong, Macau Passport Holders From Ships Over Coronavirus Fears

BEIJING — Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. said this weekend it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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DHS Conducts Shelter Inspections In Advance Of 2020 Hurricane Season

CHRISTIANSTED — Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner, Kimberley CauseyGomez along with representatives from the American Red Cross, Department of Education, Department of Health, Office of the Governor – ADA…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Blyden: Gas Station Amendment That Passed Will Protect Health, Safety

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Marvin Blyden said he is proud to announce that among other bills and amendments passed at the January 29 General Session, the St. Thomas senator succeeded in…

VI Free Press January 31, 2020

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GITTENS: ‘Let’s Put A Hold On Raises At Hospital Until Rebuilding Completed’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Raises for Schneider Regional Medical Center hospital executives must be put on hold until rebuilding efforts are well underway, Senator Kenneth Gittens said today. Given the current…

VI Free Press January 28, 2020

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Important Step Forward For Prescription Drug Prices

By Troy A. de Chabert-Schuster, State Director AARP in The Virgin Islands On December 12, 2019 the U.S. House of Representatives took a vital step to lower prescription drug costs…

VI Free Press January 26, 2020

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DHS Hosts Pop-Up Interviews For Qualified Social Workers on January 24 and 27

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Human Services (DHS) said that the department will be holding interviews for qualified walk-in social worker applicants this Friday, January 24 and Monday, January 27…

VI Free Press January 22, 2020

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Caribbean and Latin American Region Deadliest For Journalists In 2019

The figures come from the Observatory of Killed Journalists database, which is maintained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It shows that, over the last decade, 894 journalists…

VI Free Press January 21, 2020

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USVI Will Move Into 21st Century For Medicaid Recipients After Using $14.9M Federal Grant

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Friday announced that the U.S. Virgin Islands has been awarded $14.9 million in federal funding to implement a Health Information Exchange (HIE) for the…

VI Free Press January 11, 2020

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Experienced American Sailor Run Over By Powerboat While Snorkeling Off Guana Island In The BVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Two American tourists were seriously injured while snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands after a marine accident on Friday, authorities said. One man was killed. John…

John McCarthy January 6, 2020