When trying to maintain a healthy diet, meal preparation is key. In the past, there were plenty of cooking appliances out there that made cooking a long and drawn-out process, that was until instant pots came on the scene. It can help reduce the amount of time you spend preparing your meals, which can encourage […]
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Puerto Rico Debt Restructuring At Risk Amid Uncertainty Over Key Bill
SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico could see its four-year financial restructuring process thrown out of court without a resolution if the island’s lawmakers do not approve legislation that would enable a plan to adjust $35 billion in debt to proceed. U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain, who has been overseeing Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy, said at […]
Dr. Tai Hunte-Caesar Named Founding Dean of UVI School of Medicine
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Virgin Islander, Dr. Tai Hunte-Caesar, as founding dean of the UVI S. Donald Sussman School of Medicine. The medical school is on track to becoming the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school to be established since 1975 and the only public medical school in the nation. It will […]
UVI Board of Trustees Approves UVI School of Medicine Strategic Plan
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting this afternoon, via Zoom, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the draft strategic plan, including the mission and vision statements, for the UVI School of Medicine (UVISOM) project. With approval from the Board, the University plans […]
Who Do I Contact About Social Security And Medicare
Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivor’s benefits. Medicare provides health insurance. Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact for help. The list below can help you quickly figure out where to go. Please share this list with family and friends. You can do much of your Medicare […]
Plaskett Tells Postmaster General DeJoy To Get His Act Together On Virgin Islands Mail
WASHINGTON — U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett released the following statement regarding her letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding the persistent problems with the operation of mail service to the U.S. Virgin Islands, her office announced Monday. “Today, I sent a letter with Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney of the House Oversight and […]
Gov’t Highlights Construction Projects As COVID-19 Moves Unchecked On St. Croix
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing this afternoon, Communications Director Richard Motta detailed a number of projects currently underway that make up the government’s revitalization plan for the town of Frederiksted. Among those projects is the resumption of the reconstruction on the Paul E. Joseph Stadium; road and street repais throughout the town; […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Says ‘Buon Giorno’ To Italian Travelers
ROME — The Virgin Islands Department of Tourism took its marketing messages to Italy in anticipation of welcoming European visitors once again this November. “Italy is one of a select group of international markets in which the territory will strategically focus its marketing activities in the coming weeks and months,” V.I. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte […]
HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman Visits USVI to Meet With Governor Bryan
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Making good on a promise she made during a virtual meeting last month with Governor Albert Bryan, Deputy Secretary of HUD Adrianne Todman visited the territory in her official capacity to tour some disaster recovery projects on St. Thomas. During their hourlong meeting on Friday, Governor Bryan and the deputy secretary discussed a […]
DHS Announces Release Of Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer P-EBT) will be issued to eligible school children on the following dates:P-EBT Summer 2021 for School Children Release Dates By District• October 16,2021 St. Thomas/St. John District• October 17,2021 St. Croix District DHS Commissioner, Kimberley […]