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Nurses 2020-2021 License Registration Renewal Certification Due Now

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure (VIBNL) would like to remind all Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of the 2020-2021 registration certification renewals. All applications…

VI Free Press January 1, 2020

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What Are The Causes Of Car Accidents In South Carolina?

Unfortunately, car accidents are very common across the United States. Most automobile accidents are relatively minor, but many of the major car accident events are caused by human error. Due…

VI Free Press December 23, 2019

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EDITORIAL: Focus Our Efforts On Restoring ‘Hope,’ Not A ‘High’ For Our People

I do not support the Governor’s attempt to amend our law to allow, what in my opinion, becomes the non-medicinal use of marijuana. My opinion is based on my experiences…

Soraya Diase Coffelt December 21, 2019

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2 VIPD Officers Will Man Juan Luis Hospital Due To ‘Escalating Gun Violence’

CHRISTIANSTED — Acting Juan Luis Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dyma Williams today announced the graduation of hospital-based law enforcement officers Dequan Bondieumaitre and Claudelle Abraham from the Virgin Islands Police…

VI Free Press November 11, 2019

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CDC: Vaping Combined With Marijuana Use and Vitamin E Acetate Could Cause Injury

ATLANTA — The CDC says it’s making progress in the investigation into vaping lung injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this weekend that vitamin E…

VI Free Press November 11, 2019

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Things You Should Do To Avoid Distraction When Driving Long Distance

All drivers are guilty of getting distracted while on the road every now and then. Unfortunately, being distracted while driving for long distances is known to be one of the…

VI Free Press November 3, 2019

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Iodine, An Equally Important Nutrient

The human body demands a well-rounded, highly nutritional diet in order to function. Although most health-nuts and casual dieters have heard of vitamins, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, critical minerals often…

VI Free Press September 25, 2019

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VIPD: ‘Caucasian’ Man Found Hanging From Boom At Saga Haven Marina on Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department patrol officers from the Mariel C. Newton Command, members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, along with Emergency Medical Technicians responded to a 911…

John McCarthy September 8, 2019

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7 Pit Bulls Put To Death After Viciously Attacking 84-Year-Old Man In Clifton Hill

MID-ISLAND, St. Croix — An elderly Estate Clifton Hill resident reported to police that he was viciously attacked by a pack of seven pit bulls belonging to his neighbor two…

John McCarthy September 6, 2019

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Common Accidents In The Workplace & What To Do When You Find Yourself Involved In One

Your place of work should be a safe place for you. However, accidents can happen anywhere. You can't stop accidents from happening, but you can prepare yourself for when it…

VI Free Press August 30, 2019