Tag: Water Island News

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Bevard of St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Herbert Bevard of St. Thomas today and named Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as apostolic administrator, according to Wikipedia. St. Thomas is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Washington. Bishop Bevard, 74, had been hospitalized after falling ill “several weeks ago,” was later airlifted and […]

COVID-19 SPIKE! St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John Set Records For New Infections: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the territory spiked on Wednesday with St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas all setting single-day records for new infections, according to the Virgin Islands Health Department (VIDOH). A COVID-19 Response Report released Wednesday shows 22 new cases territory-wide with 13 new cases on St. Croix, […]

Governor Albert Bryan Commemorates Virgin Islands History Month

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. issued the following statement in commemoration of Virgin Islands History Month established in 2006 by Act 6802: “Each year in March, we recognize the extraordinary history and culture of our Virgin Islands and the achievements and contributions of its people,” Bryan said. “As Virgin Islanders it is important we […]

VIPD Records And Firearms Offices For St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island Closed on Wednesday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Records and Firearms Departments for the St. Thomas and St. John Districts will be closed on Wednesday. Employees will be attending a mandatory training on that day, VIPD spokesman Glen Dratte said. “We apologize for the inconvenience and will resume normal operations the following day Thursday, February […]