SANTIAGO, Chile — A new United Nations report released here Wednesday shows the territorial inequality of malnutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report titled “Regional Overview of Food and Nutrition Security in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020,” analyses child overweight and stunting in the countries of the region, and identifies which territories […]
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P-EBT Not Approved For October, November December, DHS Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) announced Wednesday that the PEBT plan for October, November or December issuance has not been approved. While discussions continue with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to issue additional emergency Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits, the approval to do so […]
Government Revenues Down Due To COVID-19: Office of Management And Budget
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The administration’s Office of Management and Budget held its fall Revenue Estimating Conference on Wednesday where 18 of the government’s revenue-generating agencies provided a revenue outlook for Fiscal Year 2021. Governor Albert Bryan, OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal, and members of the governor’s cabinet shared the FY 21 revenue forecast with attendees at the virtual conference, which included members of the 33rd Legislature and Senators-elect who will join […]
State Department Asks Americans Not To Travel To Antigua and Barbuda Because Of COVID-19
ST. JOHN’S — The U.S. Department of State is recommending U.S. travelers reconsider travel to Antigua and Barbuda due to “health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions.” Issued Monday, the State Department travel advisory noted “some areas” of the Caribbean nation have “increased risk,” and directs potential travelers to visit the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, […]
4 American Leisure Sailors Claim They Are Being Held ‘Hostage’ In The BVI For Violating COVID-19 Rules
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A group of American leisure sailors claim they are being held hostage in the British Virgin Islands after they violated the British overseas territory’s coronavirus rules. The group of four accidentally sailed into BVI waters. The BVI government has prohibited visits from foreign nationals due to COVID-19. The Americans are being detained in single hotel room. Under […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Partners with American Airlines on Preflight Testing Program
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is hopeful that its entry into American Airlines’ preflight testing program will strengthen efforts to minimize the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the territory. Governor Albert Bryan Jr., who recently called for pre-departure testing to make travel to the Caribbean healthier and easier, […]
1st Hotel Indigo Is Coming To The Cayman Islands Near 7 Mile Beach
GEORGE TOWN — The Caribbean’s tourism sector may be suffering along with the rest on the world in the pandemic, but the first Hotel Indigo is coming to the region. Dart, the Cayman Islands’ leading real estate developer and investor, and InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts (IHG), have announced plans for a new Hotel Indigo near […]
Drunk Man Goes Berserk In Puerto Rico Airport When Asked To Put On A Face Mask
SAN JUAN — An impaired man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after attacking a Department of Health employee at Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport this past weekend. The victim was attacked by Adrien Williams after he asked him to put on a face mask and complete a mandatory health declaration before leaving […]
Captain Complains About $1,000 Ticket For Not Wearing Face Mask Aboard Boat After Pizza Purchase
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas boat captain who lives on his vessel said he bought $105 worth of pizza and drinks at sea — and then was given a whopping $1,000 ticket from a health inspector for not wearing a face mask. Charlie Knape, who lives aboard his vessel Classy Lady in Cowpet Bay, […]
Boats Anchored Too Closely Together In Magen’s Bay Draw The Attention of Authorities Sunday: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two boats anchored too closely together in Magen’s Bay on St. Thomas drew the attention of authorities Sunday morning who said the people and boats did not follow COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. The people in the water, owners of the two boats involved, were given warnings and asked to separate after the […]