August 2021

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Bryan Says Local Eviction Moratorium Remains in Place Until Successful...

Governor Albert Bryan said Monday that the local eviction moratorium put in place as part...

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Governor should’ve voiced concerns on marijuana bill before it passed

The BVI’s governor should have shared his concerns about the Cannabis Licensing Act before...

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Criminals created as consequence of govt’s ‘good standing’ policy

Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has disclosed that illegal workers have been discovered a...

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No, the Taliban did not seize $83 billion of U.S. weapons

“ALL EQUIPMENT should be demanded to be immediately returned to the United States, and tha...

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St. Vincent Receives Shipment Of Protective Equipment To Fight COVID-1...

Press Release – The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has received a shipment o...

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PULLED PORK? USDA FRETS ABOUT AFRICAN SWINE FEVER IN USVI, PUERTO RICO...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its intent to designate t...

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As System Develops off African Coast, Agencies Drill on How to Handle...

While the U.S. Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Ida and meteorologists turned their attenti...

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Failure of Equipment at Substation Damaged By Hurricane Irma Caused La...

An electrical service interruption which spanned across several distribution feeders in th...

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Bryan Announces $1 Million Fund Rewarding $50,000 for Tips Leading to...

Governor Albert Bryan on Monday announced a $1 million crime-fighting initiative aimed at...

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Limetree Woos Buyers and Lights Flare for Shutdown Operations

Limetree Bay will begin purging its lines Monday for an indefinite shutdown while sending...

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Slidell, Louisiana, emergency officials deploy boats to conduct water...

Slidell, Louisiana, Mayor Greg Cromer said there is water in "every neighborhood in town"...

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Cuba To Accept Cryptocurrencies For Payments

Come September 15 2021, Cuba will recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin...

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New Police Commissioner to Reshuffle Leadership at Department, Says Go...

Police Commissioner Nominee Ray Martinez will lead a leadership shakeup at the Virgin Isla...

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HURRICANE CENTER WATCHING ‘SEVERAL SYSTEMS’ IN ATLANTIC; NONE A THREAT...

MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring several systems across the Atlantic Ba...

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Virgin Islander Boxer Deion Pruitt Needed Just One Round To Secure Thi...

Virgin Island Boxer Deion Pruitt recorded his third professional knockout victory in as ma...

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Board of Education Calls on D.O.E. to Delay Return to In-Person Learni...

The V.I. Board of Education on Friday called the V.I. Department of Education’s move to re...

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Latest Snake Bill Imposing Fine of Up to $10,000 Moves Forward, But En...

The Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection on Friday favorably forward...

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Bryan Walks Back Sept. 9 Implementation of Mandatory Covid-19 Test for...

Employees of the central government may not face mandatory Covid-19 tests beginning Sept....

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VA Caribbean Healthcare System Welcomes Governor Bryan

Carlos R. Escobar, executive director of the Veterans Administration Caribbean Healthcare...

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V.I.’s Jahmaris Nesbitt Aims for a Medal at Paralympic Games

The United States Virgin Islands sole Paralympian, Jahmaris Nesbitt, will compete this wee...

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USVI Veterans to Benefit From Weekly Charter Flights to Puerto Rico Fo...

Soon Virgin Islands veterans will benefit from an initiative announced by Veterans Affairs...

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Dept. of Education to Resume Some In-Person Learning Sept. 7; Grades 4...

The V.I. Dept. of Education announced Friday that it will resume in-person learning on Sep...

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Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. acts on Bills passed during the 34th Legisl...

ST. THOMAS – Governor Albert Bryan has acted on a myriad of bills passed by the members of...

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VIPA AWARDS CONTRACT TO REPAIR ANN ABRAMSON PIER TO ELEVEN CONSTRUCTIO...

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Port Authority Board of Governors awarded a contract to...

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Jamaica in for much rainfall as TS Ida barrels through Cayman

The National Hurricane Centre has dispatched a hurricane hunter aircraft to investigate Tr...

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Using EPA-Approved Procedure, Limetree Bay Will Start Purging Oil and...

ST. CROIX — Limetree Bay Refinery said Thursday it will use an EPA-approved procedure this...

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Virgin Islands Boxer Deion Pruitt to Fight in Third Pro Bout This Week...

Virgin Islander Deion Pruitt, who won his first two professional fights by T.K.O. in the s...

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TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE COULD BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE IN THE CARIBBE...

MIAMI — Tropical Depression Nine formed this morning in the Caribbean and could become a m...

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Cabinet Briefs (July 16 and 28, 2021)

Governor John Rankin chaired virtual Cabinet meetings held July 16 and July 28. All member...

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Updated Census Data for Puerto Rico

The U.S. Census Bureau has released new information from the most recent Census. One of th...

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