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Two scholarships to new medical school offered to BVI students

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is set to open a medical school in the British Vir...

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Invest 94L monitored for development as Milton recovery continues

MIAMI — A tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 94L is moving through the Atlantic Ocean and...

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Over 400 Virgin Islanders Cast Ballots During First Day of Early Votin...

With 404 early ballots cast on the first day, early voting continues through October 28 on...

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Whitaker Sentencing Hearing on Bribery, Fraud Charges Moved to April

At the request of the V.I. Justice Department and his attorney, David Whitaker has a new s...

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Jamaica Boosts Global Spice Presence with Key Initiatives

Jamaica has made noteworthy progress in enhancing its spice industry, particularly focusin...

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Early voting kicks off on VIPR Friendship Day; what's open, closed for...

Monday is Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day, a local holiday, as well as Indigenou...

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BVI medical school now accepting applications for 2025

The BVI’s first medical school, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU), is now accepting...

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EZC Approves Tax Exemptions and Expansion Plans for Local Bakery in St...

In the Mix Cakery LLC granted 100% tax exemptions for 20 years as part of a strategic plan...

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Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not just the presidential election: Foreign governments are targeti...

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Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS attorneys general meetin...

The Attorneys General from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) began a sig...

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Education Modifies Eulalie R. Rivera Schedule Due to Heat Concerns

Effective Tuesday, Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School on St. Croix will operate under a modified...

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Senate panel OKs slate of V.I. Code amendments

ST. CROIX — The Senate Rules and Judiciary Committee vetted a range of measures sent up fr...

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I pressured the Premier — YOLO Promoter

Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions has defended Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s support for h...

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Community to Gather on Oct. 20 for ‘Walk Against Violence’ Led by Cry...

Residents of St. Croix are called to unite on October 20 for a march organized by Dr. Gail...

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Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore...

ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned...

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Dominican Republic begins Mass deportation of Haitians migrants

The Dominican Republic announced on Tuesday that it has deported or repatriated nearly 11,...

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Lawmakers Approve Slate of Bills for Energy, Health and Child Protecti...

A significant portion of the legislative package during Thursday’s Committee on Rules and...

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EDC, Enterprise Zone Commission approve three applications

ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission approved two new applicatio...

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Education Ministry responds to new molestation allegations

The Education Ministry has issued a response to a second wave of molestation allegations,...

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Senate Pushes for Modern Reforms with Efficiency Bill Updating Outdate...

Capehart’s omnibus bill targets V.I. Code provisions, including an old statute allowing di...

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Social Security announces 2.5 percent benefit increase for 2025

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72....

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Isat Buchanan at center of bitter debate between JLP and PNP

Isat Buchanan, a well-known attorney and figure in Jamaica, is no stranger to controversy.

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Brief: Accused Gunman in St. Thomas Murder-for-Hire Case Asks Court fo...

With jury selection set to begin soon in Superior Court, the defendant in a St. Thomas mur...

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FEMA obligates additional $3.2B for infrastructure on STX

ST. CROIX — The Federal Emergency Management Agency trumpeted a $3.2 billion obligation on...

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DWM headed towards expanding operations

The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has issued two simultaneous requests for proposal...

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Insurance Roadblock Threatens Virgin Islands Farming Leases and Agricu...

Agriculture Commissioner Louis Petersen warns that local insurers’ reluctance to provide l...

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Caribbean and Latin American growth to slow to 1.9% in 2024, says Worl...

BRIDGETOWN — Economic growth across the Caribbean and Latin America is seen slowing to 1.9...

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One Dead and 12 Police Injured in Latest Martinique Riots

New riots erupted on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, resulting in the death of...

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St. Croix Abattoir Operational, Funding Coming for Animal Shelter, Ag...

Virgin Islands Agriculture Commissioner Louis Petersen Jr. sought to set the record straig...

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Police investigating desecrated grave on St. Thomas

ST. THOMAS — V.I. Police are investigating after Public Works Department employees discove...

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