SAN JUAN -— President Donald Trump said he’s activated units and individual members of the U.S. Armed Forces reserves for an ongoing counter-narcotics effort in the Caribbean. In
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What To Do If You Are Unemployed In The USVI In A Time Of Coronavirus
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy said there is an updated policy “to safeguard employment security benefits and increase access to resources by waiving
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President Trump Declares USVI A ‘Major Disaster,’ Paves Way For Increased Federal Funding
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the
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D-SNAP Emergency Food Stamps Won’t Happen Without Presidential Disaster Declaration
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services has announced that Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) has not been implemented in the territory. There
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Trump Appoints Coast Guard Rear Admiral As ‘Recovery Czar’ For Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — As Puerto Rico is struggling to recover from hurricanes and earthquakes, the White House confirmed this weekend that it is appointing U.S.
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Cuba Hopes For Slight Growth as Trump ‘Paper Towels’ The Big Island
HAVANA — Communist-run Cuba put on a brave face Saturday at a mid-year session of the National Assembly, the government insisting it would not let
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Obama’s Detente Becomes History as Trump Threatens Cuba
HAVANA — Cuba has jettisoned rhetorical restraint toward the United States and is broadcasting footage of military defense exercises in the face of threats and
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President Donald Trump To Meet With Leaders Of Five Caribbean Countries In Florida This Week
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of five Caribbean nations on Friday in an effort to strengthen cooperation
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British Prince Charles Off On Caribbean Tour Including Communist-Run Cuba
HAVANA –– British Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embark on a Caribbean tour on Sunday during which they will become the first British royals
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V.I. G.O.P. National Committee Member Named To Group That Will Nominate 2020 President
WASHINGTON — The Virgin Islands national committeeman has been named to the group that will nominate the Republican Party’s choice for president in 2020. Jevon O.A. Williams,
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