SANTIAGO, Chile — Authorities and representatives of 14 member states and 10 associate members from the Caribbean, along with five member states from Latin America, as well as specialists from subregional and…
Category: Health News
Caribbean’s Susceptibility To Cancer, Diabetes, HBP Killing Region’s Economics
SANTIAGO, Chile — The high prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the Caribbean – such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer – is exacerbating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and hindering…
U.S. Virgin Islands Confirms 82nd COVID-19 Death Happened On St. Croix: VIDOH
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Health Department has said that a 59-year-old St. Croix man is the 82nd person to die from COVID-19 in the territory. The announcement came just eight days…
ECLAC Member States, Countries Want To Help The Caribbean Overcome COVID Crisis
SANTIAGO, Chile — The Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will meet virtually Friday in order to address the challenges posed by the recovery from the…
Bryan Mansplains Why Sudden Closing Of Nightclub Prior To Concert Was Needed
CHRISTIANSTED — During Tuesday’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan tried to clarify the protocols governing bars and nightclubs in the territory. The COVID-19 Task Force closed down the Bliss Bar…
This Inexpensive Cooking Appliance Can Help You Maintain a Healthy Diet
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…
NO SE PUEDE! Puerto Rico Gives Vanilla Ice Cold Shoulder Because Of Vaccine Status
SAN JUAN — Vanilla Ice is getting the cold shoulder from a Puerto Rico music venue based on the old school rapper’s current inoculation status. The singer, whose real name is Robert…
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…
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…
DSPR Unveils Restoration Plan For The Vincent F. Mason Sr. Coral Resort and Pool
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vincent F. Mason Sr. Coral Resort Tuesday morning on St. Croix, kicking off the first…