JACKSONVILLE — The Florida/USVI Poison Information Center is announcing a new website for residentsof the U.S. Virgin Islands in conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week. The new website can be found at usvipoisoncontrol.org and features information on home safety, outdoor hazards, as well as ways for residents to order free education materials and request a […]
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Health Department Offers COVID-19 Vaccines At DeCastro Clinic On St. John
CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on St. John from 8 a.m. to noon – beginning March 20 — on every Saturday through the end of April at the DeCastro Clinic. Additionally, the Community Vaccination Center on St. Thomas has extended its hours and is open from […]
If Sarm Heslop Is Alive And Well, It’s Why VIPD Does Not Search Ryan Bane’s Yacht
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — When the investigation into Sarm Heslop‘s disappearance was just five days old, the Virgin Islands Police Department held a press conference in St. Croix touching on that issue and others. St. Croix Deputy Police Chief Sean Santos, Sr. was asked a question by Virgin Islands Daily News reporter Suzanne Carlson about whether […]
Puerto Rico To Get $23 Billion In Federal Rescue Aid From Biden Administration
WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico’s economy will receive a jolt from billions of dollars of federal aid this year from the American Rescue Plan as the territory works its way out of bankruptcy. Highlights of that aid include $3 billion for K through 12 schools, $308 million for childcare, and $370 million for rental, mortgage, and […]
USVI Lags Behind Most Other Territories, U.S. Mainland In Being Fully Vaccinated
CHRISTIANSTED — If a Virgin Islander took a shot today — it was probably a Cruzan Rum shot — not the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s because the USVI has the third-lowest rate of coronavirus inoculations among the eight overseas American territories and freely-associated states. According to the latest statistics from the CDC, the U.S. Virgin Islands […]
Florida Companies Donate COVID-19 Rapid Tests To Barbados, St. Lucia
MIRAMAR, Florida — Two Florida companies have joined forces to donate over 20,000 rapid Antigen tests to the OECS member states and Barbados. The kits donated have been approved by the WHO. The kits are scheduled to arrive this week to the different beneficiary island nations. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the donation by Ryvex […]
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Daughter’s $70K Contract Might Be Nepotism, But It Is No ‘Conflict,’ AG Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You know what they say — when it comes to getting ahead in life — it is not what you know …. but who you know — especially in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A government contract between the Attorney General’s daughter and the Tourism Department has raised questions of nepotism and conflict […]
VERIFY: Can Government Take My $1,400 Stimulus Check To Pay For Child Support?
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — President Joe Biden signed the new $1.9 trillion rescue package last week, providing for payments to qualifying individuals of up to $1,400, with payments to a qualifying family of four of $5,600. It is known as the American Rescue Plan. People who make $75,000 or less a year are eligible for the full $1,400 payment. […]
Spokesman Explains How Biden’s American Rescue Plan Will Help USVI Residents
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta gave details about how President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will affect territorial residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to $1,400 stimulus checks paid directly to individuals, the American Rescue Act will help further the Virgin Islands government’s efforts to fight the pandemic […]
UVI Launches Paid Internship Program On St. Thomas And St. Croix
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands Division of Student Affairs on both the St. Croix and St. Thomas campuses are working with Ascendium’s Project Success to offer paid internship opportunities for students to complete their course requirements for graduation. The program will be administered through the Office of Student Employment, collectively, with […]