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Bars And Nightclubs Will Close Starting This Week To Halt The Spread Of COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said today he is closing all nightclubs — effective 5 p.m. on Thursday — in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19 cases in the…

VI Free Press December 14, 2020

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COVID-19’s Shadow Pandemic: A Surge In Violence Against Women And Girls

A survey of five Caribbean countries showed that nearly half of women have faced at least one form of physical, economic, emotional or sexual violence.Unequal power relations between women and…

VI Free Press December 4, 2020

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P-EBT Not Approved For October, November December, DHS Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Wednesday that the PEBT plan for October, November or December issuance has not been approved. While discussions continue…

VI Free Press December 3, 2020

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As COVID-19 Ravages Black Floridians, Holiday Plans Are Put On Hold To Mourn The Dead

MIAMI — Eric Pitts isn’t really in a celebratory mood. The Liberty City native’s past six months have been the most difficult period of his life. In May, he lost…

VI Free Press November 26, 2020

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Greg Hamilton, Popular St. Croix Real Estate Broker, Dies of COVID-19 At Age 65

CHRISTIANSTED — It is with great sadness that our family shares that David “Greg” M. Hamilton Jr. passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19. He was…

VI Free Press November 7, 2020

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Government House Clarifies ‘Misinformation’ About Reopening of Bars and Nightclubs

CHRISTIANSTED — In response to rumors and misinformation about the reopening of bars and nightclubs, as well as the guidelines and restrictions pertaining to restaurant operations, Government House is clarifying…

VI Free Press November 6, 2020

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Veterans Day Motorcade Planned On All 3 Islands Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On November 8th and 11th, the Virgin Islands will join the nation in honoring the service of military members across the nation as a part of its…

VI Free Press November 5, 2020

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50 Cent’s Stalker, A Flouter Of COVID-19 Protocols In Hawaii, Detained At Cyril E. King Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former standup comedian who once appeared on MTV with Nick Cannon and Snoop Dogg was arrested while trying to board a commercial aircraft on St. Thomas.…

VI Free Press November 4, 2020

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Health Department Says Ship That Brought 6 COVID-19 Cases To Our Shores Was A Cargo Ship

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Health clarified Tuesday that the ship that accounted for six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory was a cargo ship at a secure…

VI Free Press November 4, 2020

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Health Department Releases News of 23rd COVID-19 Death 1 Day After 22nd Victim

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department announced Tuesday night that a 58-year-old woman from St. Thomas became the 23rd COVID-related death in the territory. The announcement comes one…

VI Free Press November 4, 2020