Category: Health News

Bryan Creates ‘Associations Health Plan’ For Small Business Owners, Employees

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan is creating a new path for hardworking Virgin Islanders to access health care coverage by promoting choice and competition in the territory, and by strengthening the negotiating power with providers from larger risk pools through an Associations Health Plan.   In 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor expanded access to affordable […]

USS Sioux City Assists Distressed Mariner In The Caribbean

SANTO DOMINGO -— The USS Sioux City recently assisted in the rescue of a mariner in medical distress while operating in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations in the Caribbean.  The USS Sioux City, a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship launched two years ago, received information about a possible medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from U.S. Coast […]

HOMELESS, BUT NOT HOPELESS: New Community Outreach Group Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

CHRISTIANSTED — People down on their luck now have a healthy alternative to life on the streets. Thanks to a new program that allows homeless people to leave the streets to bathe, eat and be groomed. The Collective Collaboration, Inc., a non-governmental organization, is helping homeless men and women to get haircuts, hot meals — […]

Traveling ICU Nurse Notices Territory Could Use More Nursing Help In Hospitals Due To COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Her battle with COVID-19 began in New York City, shifted to Connecticut and now has her in St. Thomas. That’s where Rachel Hartley currently helps to fight the coronavirus pandemic for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hartley, a 2015 Cedarville University (Ohio) nursing and 2020 Master of Science in Nursing alumna, arrived in the territory in September on […]

Peter’s Rest Man Accused Of Puncturing Girlfriend’s Car’s Tires While She Was At Work At The Hospital: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was awakened to the sound of policemen at his door this morning with an arrest warrant, authorities said. Rupert Campbell, Jr., 36, of Peter’s Rest, was arrested at 8:07 a.m. today and charged with destruction of property-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Campbell was observed on video […]

‘Wasted Moment:’ SeaDream 1 Becomes Nightmare For Passengers Aboard Now That 1 Person Has COVID-19

BRIDGETOWN — The first cruise ship to set sail in the Caribbean since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has reported that a passenger on board has tested positive for coronavirus, according to The Points Guy. A reporter for the travel site, Gene Sloan, is aboard the SeaDream 1 and was meant to be documenting the […]

V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day

CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives!  Seat belts, when worn correctly, reduce the risk of sustaining life-threatening injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes.  National Seat Belt Day, observed annually on November 14th, reminds drivers and their […]

COVID-19: Slow Road To Jobs Recovery Tor The Caribbean And Latin America

SANTIAGO, Chile — The labor market in Latin America and the Caribbean faces a slow recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for “active macro policies” and other measures to promote sustainable development alongside getting people back into the workforce.  That is the main finding of a joint report published on Tuesday by the […]

BRYAN: Virgin Islanders Will Not Be Used As Guinea Pigs For Trump’s New Vaccine

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of rumors and innuendo that are circulating on social media platforms regarding the U.S. Virgin Islands and potential COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed.  The rumors apparently were started after a report by “60 Minutes” about the logistics of delivering a coronavirus vaccine […]

Romaine Lettuce Recall Hits Puerto Rico And 19 Other States

SALINAS — Tanimura and Antle Farms in California is voluntarily recalling thousands of heads of romaine lettuce over possible e. Coli contamination The recall appeared on the Food and Drug Administration website. The grower is recalling nearly 3,400 cartons distributed in 19 states and Puerto Rico under its namesake brand. Each case has between a dozen and […]