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.
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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
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Captain Complains About $1,000 Ticket For Not Wearing Face Mask Aboard Boat After Pizza Purchase
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas boat captain who lives on his vessel said he bought $105 worth of pizza and drinks at sea —
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Mentally Ill Man’s Inability To Fathom COVID-19 Protocols Led To His Self-Inflicted Gunshot Death
FREDERIKSTED — Friends and family of Kaheem “Shandell” Thomas are wondering if some of the official psychiatric help their friend and family member got contributed
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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
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Governor Bryan Urges Extra Caution For Thanksgiving Holiday Gatherings
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan wished Virgin Islanders a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday, imploring all the territory’s residents to follow CDC guidelines for any family
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St. Croix Artist’s ‘Mask Mission’ Project Featured In Pandemic Art Exhibition In New York City
NEW YORK — St. Croix artist Danica M. David’s “Mask Mission” project is currently featured at “Awareness through Conceptual Art and Photography,” an online exhibition
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Bryan’s Press Secretary Asks USVI Residents To Gather Safely Over The Holidays
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s weekly press briefing, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta, Jr. asked residents to gather safely and responsibly for the holidays and to limit
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BRYAN: Virgin Islanders Will Not Be Used As Guinea Pigs For Trump’s New Vaccine
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of rumors and innuendo that are circulating on social media platforms regarding the
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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
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