CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of the Governor and Royal Caribbean Group will host the fourth session of the USVI Community Business Forum series that will take a closer look at the cruise giant’s expected return to the territory this summer. The USVI Community Business Forum IV is scheduled for 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, June 16. The […]
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DeSantis Playing ‘Russian Roulette’ With Tour Operator’s Lives Over Lax Vax Rules
MIAMI — Cruise lines are chomping at the bit to resume voyages from Florida ports in July as the pandemic wanes — but for vaccinated passengers only — yet the state and its Republican governor won’t let them demand proof of inoculation. So far, neither side has blinked, even as two guests on one of […]
BULLY FOR YOU! Bryan Calls Out DeSantis On Cruise Line COVID-19 Vax Proofs Issue
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The nation’s only Black governor has called out the Republican governor of Florida, saying Ron DeSantis’ bullying tactics with the cruise ship industry over proof of vaccinations for passengers is wrong on the science — and doesn’t follow CDC guidelines. Governor Albert Bryan sent a letter on Monday to DeSantis asking him […]
2021 Summer Feeding Program Details Announced By VIDE
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s School Food Authorities have announced details of the 2021 Summer Feeding Program. St. Croix District Families with children attending public and non-public schools may pick up meals, now through July 15, Mon.-Fri., from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., or until supplies last: Arthur A. Richards K8 School St. […]
Governor Bryan Announces $100K COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery for Local Residents
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing today, Governor Albert Bryan said that he has instituted a $100,00 lottery to encourage residents to get vaccinated. The Government of the Virgin Islands will give away $100,000 a week for 10 consecutive weeks beginning Tuesday, July 6, to Virgin Islands residents who are fully vaccinated. Residents who already […]
Strand Street Woman Arrested For Uploading Fake COVID-19 Test Result
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman was arrested for allegedly uploading a fake COVID-19 test result to the USVI Travel Portal, authorities said. Tammy T. Stevens, 35, of Strand Street, Christiansted, was arrested according to an affidavit filed by Wanson Harris, director of environmental health for the Virgin Islands Health Department. Stevens was charged with making […]
Health Department Confirms 28th Person Has Died From COVID-19 In Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Monday evening that an 85-year-old St. Thomas woman is the territory’s 28th death related to COVID-19. The deceased woman’s next of kin was notified, but the name of the woman was not released. According to the VIDOH, 16 of the COVID-19 deaths have been on St. […]
Acute Malnutrition Surging Among Haitian Children, UNICEF Warns
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Cases of life-threatening malnutrition are expected to more than double among young Haitian children this year, due to COVID-19, gang violence and extreme weather associated with climate change, the U.N. children’s fund UNICEF said today. Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has long had one of the world’s highest levels of food […]
Health Department’s Mobile Vaccine Unit At Rainbow Beach In Frederiksted Today
FREDERIKSTED — The territory’s beaches are open 24-7 and it is the Memorial Day weekend — so that can mean only one thing during the time of the coronavirus pandemic — health officials are coming to you today. The Virgin Islands Department of Health said this morning it will be providing a mobile vaccine unit […]
COVID-19 Cases Climbing On St. Thomas Among Unvaccinated Population: VIDOH
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The number of positive COVID-19 cases is rising on St. Thomas, with 43 new cases recorded between Monday and Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Health Department said. All of the cases are among unvaccinated individuals, and Territorial Epidemiologist Esther Ellis is urging all Virgin Islanders ages 12 and older who are medically able […]