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Popular Beach Near Marriott Hotel On Turquoise Bay Fails Bacteria Testing

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The beach closest to one of the most popular hotels on St. Thomas has failed water quality testing this week, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources…

VI Free Press June 25, 2021

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Colorism, Racism Play A Role In Health Outcomes, University Study Says

SAN JUAN — Puerto Ricans who self-identify as having very light skin tones have better health outcomes than counterparts who self-identify as having the darkest skin tones, according to a…

VI Free Press June 25, 2021

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Europe, Latin America And Caribbean: A New Partnership For The Future: OP-ED

SANTIAGO, Chile — Recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis is a global challenge. No country, no region, no continent can face it alone. It is therefore right for the…

Alicia Bárcena June 22, 2021

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St. Kitts Native Who Escaped From Care Home In May Found Safe and Sound: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Kitts native who walked away from the Eldra Shulterbrandt Residential Care Facility on May 30 has been found safe and sound on St. Thomas, authorities…

VI Free Press June 21, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Plans To Send Cruise Ships To St. Thomas When CDC Says They Can

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean Group executives have announced “solid" plans to safely return to the U.S. Virgin Islands,” according to a news release from Government House. Beginning on July…

VI Free Press June 19, 2021

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DPNR ADVISORY: 2 Beaches Fail Water Quality Testing; Which Ones To Avoid

FREDERIKSTED — Two beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands failed to meet established water quality standards and should be avoided this weekend, the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said;…

VI Free Press June 18, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Megaship Grounded After 8 Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean's new megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, was supposed to hail the company's return to business as near-usual this summer. But the ship's launch is now delayed,…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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DHS Closes Knud Hansen Complex For COVID-19 Infections 2X In 5 Months

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS), today confirmed that it is immediately closing the Knud Hansen Complex in St. Thomas as a staff member has…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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Woman Makes Nearly $2,000 Per Month With A Webcam From BongaCams

A female journalist conducted an experiment: she registered on the webcam site BongaCams and earned $1,920! During the pandemic a lot of information about alternative ways of making money began…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Says Sailing Schedule Won’t Be Altered By Disease On Board

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Cruises said there would be no changes to its summer sailing schedule, a day after two people onboard its Millennium ship tested positive for…

VI Free Press June 15, 2021