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Viya Asking PSC for Deregulation

The V. I. Telephone Corporation, or Viya as it is commonly known, has been regulated by the Public Services Commission for decades as a public utility, like the Water and Power Authority. If Viya wanted to increase its rates, like WAPA, it must go before the PSC and justify the increase.

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The Virgin Islands Police Department asks for assistance in locating Stedroy T. Meade, a 73-year-old black male residing in Clifton Hill, St. Croix.

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League of Women Voters of the V.I. Holds 53rd Annual Meeting

The League of Women Voters of the V.I. held their 53rd annual meeting on Saturday with the Senate President of the 34th Legislature, Donna Frett-Gregory as their keynote speaker.

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Nigeria: Family of Businessman Shot Dead By Policeman Demands Justice

[Vanguard] Widow of Chikere Obieshi, the businessman who was shot dead by a Police Inspector, Mohammed Husseini, during a birthday party held at La Silver bar on Ipaja road, Lagos, has called on the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, to fish out the policeman.

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Bajan in NY recognised for Financial services leadership - Barbados Today

Barbadian Dr Kurt Lambert will join New York City Mayor Eric Adams as a recipient of a 2022 honorary degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Dr Lambert will also deliver the commencement address to the graduating class. Lambert is Chairman of the Board of RepRisk, a global leader in

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