CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that sewer line repairs are ongoing to replace 15 feet of damaged lines in Frenchtown on St. Thomas. Work began Thursday and is expected to be completed by or before Sunday, December 13, VIWMA said. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from the […]
Category: Community Affairs
Education Department Tries To Ferret Out Facts About Employee Showing Up To Work With COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education says it has launched an internal investigation into rumors that an employee continued showing up for work despite testing positive for COVID-19. The department “has been made aware of messages circulating via text and on some social media platforms alleging that one of its employees has […]
Should I Wipe Down Groceries During The Pandemic?
Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets people spray when talking, coughing, sneezing or singing. It’s why health experts stress the importance of wearing masks and social distancing. Experts still recommend cleaning surfaces — especially frequently touched spots […]
DPW Announces Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The V.I. Department of Public Works is announcing a paid internship opportunity for minorities and diverse students. This Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) provides a unique opportunity to get hands-on public service experience while discovering the challenges and advancements of the U.S. transportation infrastructure. This program falls under the […]
Local Farmers Now Have A Database Online So You Can Find Out What They Have
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, within the first decade of a small business’s lifespan, there comes a time when financial survival looks bleak. For local farmers’ markets, that time seemed likely to occur in the spring of 2020 when public safety guidelines limited the number of customers in market locations. With 98 percent […]
Barbados Removes Admiral Nelson Statue In Break With Its British Colonial Past
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados removed the statue of British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson from the capital Bridgetown’s main square recently, two months after announcing plans to replace Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and move on from its colonial past. The bronze statue was unveiled in 1813 to commemorate Nelson and the British Royal […]
Maintaining Anonymity For Victims Of Sexual Abuse Is Crucial For Virgin Islands
While Jeffrey Epstein may now be gone, the reverberations of his trafficking scheme continue to echo in the Virgin Islands. Most recently, the Miami Herald reported on V.I. Attorney General Denise George’s attempt to obtain forfeiture of Epstein properties on Little Saint James. With this case now gathering ground, it has brought fresh light to the impact of sexual […]
Social Security Administration Advises Small Businesses To File W-2 Forms Online
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 30 million small businesses in the United States employ tens of millions of people. Running a small business can be a 24-7 endeavor. Managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services, and marketing can be challenging. If you are a small business owner, or you work for one, we can […]
Caribbean Countries Want Reparations From Slave-Owning Countries of Europe
BRIDGETOWN — Caribbean countries have demanded that the former European slaving nations pay back their debts, vowing to eliminate colonial remnants that still exist in the region. The call came during celebrations for the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, which commemorates December 2 1949, when the Convention for the Suppression of […]
VIPD Exercises ‘Community Policing’ On St. Thomas … Practicing ‘Education Before Citation’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The long arm of the law is exercising a little latitude when it comes to enforcement of traffic infractions on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Police Department calls it: “Education Before Citation.” What that means is that the VIPD is showing that it is dedicated to the community and its citizens by […]