Category: Business News

Congress Asks Canada For Compromise On Cruise Ship Ban In Bipartisan Letter

OTTAWA — Canada’s ban of cruise ships for an entire year has compelled the United States Congress to work together in trying to find a better answer. Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sent a bipartisan letter to the Canadian Ambassador to the United States Wednesday, concerning the one year extension of the cruise ban in […]

Police Station Near St. Thomas Airport Gets A ‘Facelift’ To Perk Up Officer Morale: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A fresh coat of paint makes any real estate property look better — and that applies to government buildings as well. So now that a police station located near the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas got the DIY treatment — it is bound to have a positive effect on all […]

Photo Of 2 Women Wearing Bathing Suits In Town Touches Off Firestorm Of Controversy On Facebook

CRUZ BAY — When a St. John resident posted an image of two women walking through town wearing only their bathing suits — it immediately touched off a firestorm of commentary on social media. Heather Weeks, in the Facebook group “Voices of St. John V.I.” said she noticed three people politely ask the two women […]

Governor Bryan Takes Full Credit For Official Reopening Of Newly Renovated Fish Market In La Reine

KINGSHILL — Governor Albert Bryan was joined by a host of other dignitaries and representatives of the USVI fishing industry at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the newly renovated La Reine Fish Market, which had been closed since 2007 for health and safety reasons. Governor Bryan was joined by Senator Kenneth Gittens, a long-time advocate […]

Critical Health Conditions After Surgical Errors And The Victim’s Rights

Sustaining severe health conditions such as loss of body functions or brain functions are obviously heart-wrenching situations especially when these injuries could have been prevented by a reasonable medical attendant. However, the laws support the victims of medical malpractice. People suffering such injuries or incapacities can claim compensation to minimise their post-treatment difficulties. During the […]

Hazardous Dust Exposure In The Workplace

Workers of specific industries can face critical health conditions years after the first exposure to dust. Airway diseases such as silicosis and asbestosis are notorious for progressing slowly but lethally. Although such diseases are easy to avoid by taking necessary care, recklessness and negligence can make way for deadly infections. Prior to being involved with […]

Road Striping Work Continues On Airport Road In St. Thomas, DPW Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said today that it has resumed road striping efforts on St. Thomas. “The contractor, Precise Builders, is currently installing road striping and directional markings along Airport Road; addressing a high-traffic area that affects residents and visitors alike,” DPW spokeswoman Renee Exius said. The road striping work […]

Mother And Child Health During COVID-19 Is The Focus Of Zoom Meeting Scheduled For Tonight

CHRISTIANSTED — Mother and child health during COVID-19 is the focus of a Zoom meeting planned for tonight by the Virgin Islands Department of Health. “As we continue to endure the effects of COVID-19 within our community, the Project LAUNCH Program under MCH is encouraged to remain steadfast and creative in our deliveries of engaging […]

Human Service’s Mars Hill Head Start Center Closed Until March 4, DHS Says

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services said Monday that they are immediately closing the Mars Hill Head Start location to staff (students have not been attending in person) and pausing food distribution until Thursday, March 4, 2021. The Department of Human Services has activated its COVID-19 mitigation protocols to address confirmed COVID-19 […]

Pilot, Entrepreneur, Maria Rodriguez Dies In Botany Bay Helicopter Crash: OBITUARY NOTICE

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Maria Isabel Rodriguez (Van Heurck), grandmother, mother, sister, daughter, celebrated pilot, friend, Virgin Islander, and so much more died on Monday, the 15th of February, 2021. Maria was doing what she loved most, piloting a helicopter and spreading happiness. Maria was born in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 1965, her parents having […]