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VING Members Arrive In Washington D.C. For Support Role In Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden

WASHINGTON — The Virgin Islands National Guard arrived Sunday at the National Capital Region to support federal and District authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Virgin Islands soldiers and…

VI Free Press January 18, 2021

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Biden Ally Larry Summers Says $2,000 Stimulus Checks Would Be A ‘Serious Mistake’ That Could ‘Overheat’ The Economy

WASHINGTON — Larry Summers, the former U.S. treasury secretary who has reportedly advised President-elect Joe Biden, thinks $2,000 stimulus checks would be a "pretty serious mistake" that could overheat the…

VI Free Press December 27, 2020

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Yale Graduate From St. Thomas To Co-Chair President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board

WASHINGTON — Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands will co-chair of President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board. Nunez-Smith will also lead a new White House task force dedicated…

VI Free Press December 10, 2020

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The United States And The Caribbean: Time To Seize The Moment By David Jessop

It is easy to share the excitement felt across the Caribbean at President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. polls. However, a calmer voice within suggests that while the outcome…

David Jessop November 18, 2020

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama On What A Gracious Presidential Transition Looked Like In 2016

CHICAGO — Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration's refusal to allow the transition to go forward in a social media…

VI Free Press November 18, 2020