CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he is expanding the general vaccine lottery to include USVI residents who have received only one dose
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Rastafari Distrust of Western Medicine Contributes to Jamaica Vaccine Hesitancy
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — At a Rastafari farming community high up in the hills above Jamaica’s capital, dreadlocked locals gather at the temple to worship
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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.
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Popular Beach Near Marriott Hotel On Turquoise Bay Fails Bacteria Testing
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The beach closest to one of the most popular hotels on St. Thomas has failed water quality testing this week, the Department
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Colorism, Racism Play A Role In Health Outcomes, University Study Says
SAN JUAN — Puerto Ricans who self-identify as having very light skin tones have better health outcomes than counterparts who self-identify as having the darkest
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Brits Can Now Travel To Dominica Without Quarantining
ROSEAU — From June 30th, British travelers will be able to travel to the Commonwealth of Dominica without the need to quarantine on their return, as announced in
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Was Governor Bryan Caught Off Guard By Limetree Bay Plant Closing? He Denies It
CHRISTIANSTED — The Bryan-Roach Administration was caught off guard Monday by the harsh suddenness, labor fallout and economic reality of September’s planned shutdown of the
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Survey Finds Limetree Bay Refinery Impacted St. Croix Health Adversely
KINGSHILL — A day after the Limetree Bay Refinery announced it would cease operations in September, a Community Impact Survey continues to gather evidence of
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Bryan Confirms 30th COVID-19 Related Death Took Place On St. Thomas
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan confirmed that the 30th COVID-19-related death took place in the territory. A 72-year-old
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Europe, Latin America And Caribbean: A New Partnership For The Future: OP-ED
SANTIAGO, Chile — Recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis is a global challenge. No country, no region, no continent can face it alone. It
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