CRUZ BAY — After months of continuous dialogue, FEMA has approved the Schneider Regional Medical Center’s multiple requests for the replacement of the Myrah Keating Smith Health Center on St. John. The medical facility…
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Countries Should Prioritize Pregnant, Lactating Women For COVID-19 Shots
BOGOTA -— Countries in the Caribbean and Latin America should prioritize pregnant and lactating women in distribution of COVID-19 shots, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said today. PAHO said the ability…
2 DEATHS IN 2 DAYS! 63rd COVID-19-Related Death Confirmed In The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department said today that 63 people have now died from COVID-19 in the territory, The 62nd patient to die from coronavirus was an unvaccinated 57-year-old…
Governor Tours Classrooms On 3 Islands On First Day Of In-Person Classes
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan toured public school classrooms on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John on the first day of in-person classes Tuesday. Bryan inspected the Ricardo Richards Elementary School on…
COVID-19 Claims Territory’s Youngest Victim, 30 Years Old On St. Croix: VIDOH
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed the territory’s 61st COVID-releated death on Sunday. The deceased, a 30-year-old man on St. Croix, is one of the territory’s youngest victims of the…
PAHO Warns That Only 25% Of Latin America, Caribbean Is Fully Vaccinated
CARACAS — Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa Etienne warned that 75 percent of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean has yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reported…
With COVID-19 Training, USVI Kitchen Workers Plan To Counter Delta Strain
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative will operate in both districts beginning September 7, following the suspension of the program in the…
Community Action Group Secures DSPR Basketball Hoop For The Savan Area
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Community Action NOW! Executive Director Iffat Walker said discussions he’s had with government officials will soon benefit the youth of the Savan community. “Due to the rising numbers in COVID-19 cases, we…
2 Beaches To Avoid This Weekend, While 7 Beaches Were Not Tested: DPNR
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two beaches on two islands failed water quality resting and should be avoided this weekend, Water Bay on St. Thomas and Cruz Bay on St. John exceeded “the established…
Caribbean Tourism Recovery Punctured By New Coronavirus Spike
KINGSTON — Just as tourism was beginning to show signs of recovery, the Caribbean has been hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections that is causing lockdowns and flight cancellations and…