BRIDGETOWN — Social protection systems are coming under considerable pressure with the implementation of mitigation strategies to control the spread of COVID-19 in the Caribbean. Efforts to mitigate the negative effect of the pandemic on the well-being of those most at risk are now underway across the Caribbean. Attention is being given in particular to […]
Category: Community Affairs
Vietnam’s Vingroup Will Produce Ventilators In COVID-19 fight
HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam’s biggest listed firm Vingroup said on Friday it will produce ventilators for the Southeast Asian country’s fight against the new coronavirus. The company has entered into a licence agreement with Medtronic for its PB560 ventilator production, the company said in an emailed statement, adding that it would also produce […]
Effective Today: You Can No Longer Visit Patients At Juan Luis Hospital: CEO
CHRISTIANSTED — To support JFL’s COVID-19 response, the Juan F. Luis Hospital administration said that it has been “working around the clock to ensure a higher level of care to all patients requiring treatment.” Thank You For Donations and Support The hospital administration said it “thanks the community for supporting the JFL team with donations, […]
What To Do If You Are Unemployed In The USVI In A Time Of Coronavirus
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy said there is an updated policy “to safeguard employment security benefits and increase access to resources by waiving various work search requirements.” The President of the United States of America declared a National Emergency in response to the novel coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on March 13. The Governor of […]
Blyden Calls On DPW To Finish Roadway Projects While There Is No Traffic
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senator Marvin Blyden called upon the Department of Public Works to “expeditiously” complete all ongoing infrastructure projects while the social distancing provisions of the governor’s executive order are still in place. St. Thomas Senator Blyden also said that he is in communication with DPW Commissioner Nelson Petty Jr. and Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. […]
DHS To Discuss COVID-19 SNAP, MAP Benefits And Senior Citizens Affairs Today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of the Governor has launched a series of casual interviews with prominent government officials. In today’s interview, Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez will be interviewed by Director of Strategic Operations and Interim Public Information Officer Michelle M. Francis. The interview will cover current hot topics like SNAP (formerlyFood Stamps), Medicaid […]
St. Thomas TSA Officer Dies Of COVID-19 In Atlanta, Georgia On Monday
ATLANTA — A Transportation Security Administration security screener from St. Thomas who worked at the domestic terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has died of the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. TSA Officer Dian Phipps, 32, of Charlotte Amalie died Monday after getting sick with COVID-19. TSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. […]
Improper Disposal Of Masks And Gloves Are A Public Health Concern: VIWMA
FREDERIKSTED — As more residents use personal protective equipment (PPE) to slow the spread of the corona virus, COVID-19, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the increase in improperly discarded gloves and masks is an environmental concern as well as a health concern in the territory. The VIWMA urges everyone […]
POLICE COMMISSIONER: Increased VIPD Patrols In Hospital Ground After Recent Fatal Shootings
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After experiencing three homicides in as many days in the Hospital Ground area, Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor walked the neighborhood, meeting with residents there this weekend. The Virgin Islands Police Department is focused on reducing violent crime and enhancing the quality of life of residents of Hospital Ground, Commissioner Velinor said. The […]
Police Commissioner Velinor Answers Tough Questions About Violence In Hospital Ground: PART TWO
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor flew over to St. Thomas with a contingent of Special Operations Bureau Virgin Islands Police Department officers to get a first-hand look at the situation on the ground in Hospital Ground on Good Friday. Commissioner Velinor fielded questions from the general community on WSTA-AM 1340 “Lucky 13.” The […]