Cuban Communists given the option of giving the gift that stops giving this holiday season HAVANA (Reuters) — Cuba became the second country in the
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DHS launches new round of P-EBT for selected students for school year 2022-2023
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The VI Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that theU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved
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St. Croix residents in affected areas warned not to brush teeth with potable water
CHRISTIANSTED — The USVI Unified Command stressed today that St. Croix residents in affected areas should not brush their teeth with water suspected to contain high levels
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Health Department Encourages Residents To Get Flu Vaccine
CHRISTIANSTED — As flu season approaches, the Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their well-being by getting vaccinated against the flu virus, especially
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1,288 Clean Water Vouchers Distributed to WAPA Water Customers
FREDERIKSTED — The Water and Power Authority and members of the USVI Government’s Unified Command conducted the distribution of water vouchers over the weekend to
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Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools
CHRISTIANSTED — This week the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is continuing its pediatric lead testing for children six years old and younger at both
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Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets
SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (NBC) — Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of one of its products — dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets — after some consumers reported finding small
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More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses
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USVI declares state of emergency after lead and copper found in tap water in St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED (AP) — The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced this week that he declared a state of emergency after officials revealed last week
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Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals
CHRISTIANSTED – Officials have declared a state of emergency and advised the public not to consume drinking water on Saint Croix as of November 1
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