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Today Is Contract Day In The U.S. Virgin Islands Recognizing 1878 Fire Burn Revolt

CHRISTIANSTED — Today is October 1st, the start of the new fiscal year and what has been known as Contract Day in the Virgin Islands. "Today we salute those who…

John McCarthy October 1, 2021

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Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin Tests Positive For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin has tested positive for COVID-19. Berry-Benjamin underwent COVID-19 testing on Friday, after experiencing symptoms overnight on September 9, the…

John McCarthy September 12, 2021

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Rossie’s Bar & Restaurant, Favored By The Governor, Robbed At Gunpoint: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating an armed robbery of one of the preferred restaurants of the chief executive of the territory. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of…

John McCarthy August 20, 2021

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As Delta Strain Runs Rampant In The USVI, Roach Orders Beaches Closed At 4 p.m.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As active COVID-19 cases continue increasing among unvaccinated Virgin Islanders in the Territory, Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. issued an executive order modifying a number of…

John McCarthy August 6, 2021

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Governor And Senator Visit Twin Boys Injured In Freak Auto Accident On St. Croix

MIAMI — Upon concluding official business last week in Florida, Governor Albert Bryan and a senator took the opportunity to visit with the twin boys that were injured in an…

John McCarthy August 5, 2021

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9 Years In The Making, Labor Department Finally Spends $9M On Job Force Training

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — ICF International said it will support local disaster recovery efforts by implementing a workforce development program aimed at training Virgin Islanders for opportunities in hospitality, health care, information technology and…

John McCarthy July 30, 2021

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Secrecy Surrounds Winners Of ‘Vax To Win USVI’ Lottery Drawing … None Announced

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two lucky people won $200,000 in the first ever General Vaccine Lottery on Friday — but Government House, the program itself and lottery officials — all won't…

John McCarthy July 11, 2021

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Mainland Should Consider Emulating The USVI’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy: OPINION

The U.S. Virgin Islands has the lowest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country: 2.84 percent as of April 27. That may seem like an easy feat given our small population…

Teri Helenese May 22, 2021

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Real-Life Protests Against Virtual Graduations Lead To COVID-19 Transmissions

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) confirmed on Wednesday that one Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) senior and two Ivanna Eudora Kean High School (IEKHS) seniors…

VI Free Press May 20, 2021

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10 People Arrested In 1 Day On St. Thomas For Faking COVID-19 Test Prior To Flight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ten people were arrested in one day on St. Thomas for fudging their COVID-19 tests prior to boarding a flight to the territory, authorities said. Savonne Hunter,…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021