Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

2 Children Test Positive For COVID-19 At Baseball & Basketball Camp, DSPR Says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed that two campers at Renholdt Jackson Baseball & Basketball Camps have tested positive for COVID-19. The safety protocols and guidelines that the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) put in placefor the in-person summer camp initially identified the campers. Safety protocols at all DSPR camps […]

2 Young Unvaccinated Passengers on RCCL Test Cruise Test Positive For COVID-19

NASSAU — Two young unvaccinated passengers on a Royal Caribbean International cruise out of the Bahamas tested positive for the coronavirus, the cruise line said. The passengers, who were younger than 16 and traveling in the same group, left Adventure of the Seas before the end of the cruise on Thursday in Freeport with their […]

Royal Caribbean Plans To Send Cruise Ships To St. Thomas When CDC Says They Can

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean Group executives have announced “solid” plans to safely return to the U.S. Virgin Islands,” according to a news release from Government House. Beginning on July 6, the cruise line has “projected some 213,000 guests will visit by the end of 2021, generating millions in revenues for the territory’s small businesses,” […]

Bryan’s Plea To DeSantis To Stop Lax Vax Rules In Florida Resonates In Caribbean

CHRISTIANSTED — In a letter sent to Governor Albert Bryan, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, in his role as chairman of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), thanked the governor for his proactive initiative in writing to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and asking Governor DeSantis to reconsider his ban on cruise ships embarking from Florida […]

Royal Caribbean Megaship Grounded After 8 Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean’s new megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, was supposed to hail the company’s return to business as near-usual this summer. But the ship’s launch is now delayed, after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Its first scheduled trips are now canceled. The outbreak happened despite all 1,400 crew members being vaccinated […]

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 […]

Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Despite CDC Relaxing Restrictions, Governor Says

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan said this week that the territory will not be changing or updating mask rules, despite the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He also made clear that the mask rules would not be changing any time soon. “Continue to wear your mask. I don’t care […]

Royal Caribbean Plans To Vaccinate Crew To Resume Cruising; Florida Sues CDC

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Royal Caribbean will be vaccinating crew members at Port Canaveral on Wednesday in an effort to get cruises to set sail by this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a list of recommendations and requirements for cruise ships. The agency said risks can’t be eliminated but would like […]

Governor Bryan Holds Sit Down Meeting With Royal Caribbean Over Cruise Visits

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan held a sit-down meeting with a top executive at Royal Caribbean to ensure that once the CDC relaxes restrictions on the cruise line industry, the territory will be foremost in the company’s mind when it comes to destinations. Governor Bryan met said he met with the Director of Business Development […]