NEW DELHI — In the bleak ranking of worst COVID-19 outbreaks, the United States, with 7.2 million infections, is likely to be eclipsed only by India, which has 1 million fewer cases but is catching up fast. Yet parts of India have led the world in one aspect of the pandemic response: contact tracing — the labor-intensive, […]
Category: Health News
Deadline For Filing Tax Return In Order To Qualify For Stimulus Check Is October 15, BIR Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminded territorial residents of the availability of the federal stimulus payment of $1,200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2,400 for married residents who file joint returns. In accordance with the IRS regulations, the deadline to file a return to receive this […]
U.S. Travelers Can Get Protection From ‘Mishaps’ In Caribbean Hotels Through New Program
U.S. travelers to the Caribbean can breathe easier thanks to a new partnership between the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Trip Mate, offering travel protection if the unexpected happens with a visit booked at participating member hotels. Trip Mate, one of the global leaders in administering protection to travelers and hotels, will now lock arms with […]
Government Updates Residents on COVID-19, P-EBT Cards and Medicare Advantage for Retirees
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly press briefing to update residents about the status of the COVID-19 virus in the territory, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta, Jr. was joined by Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez, who announced a second round of P-EBT benefits, and Division of Personnel Director Dayna Clendinen, who announced the new Medicare Advantage plan […]
DHS Says 2nd Round of P-EBT Payments Have Been Approved By Feds For School Year 2020-2021
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) said today a second round of P-EBT food assistance for August and September of the 2020/2021 school year has been approved by the federal government. The total amount of this issuance benefit to territory is an additional $1,513,308.96. The benefit is intended to help families supplement […]
Longtime Unsuccessful Senatorial Candidate Wayne ‘Facts Man’ Adams Dies Of COVID-19 At The Age of 57
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Perennial unsuccessful senatorial candidate Wayne “Facts Man” Adams died of the novel coronavirus on St. Thomas over the weekend. He was 57. Adams is a candidate for the Senate on the ballot in the St. Thomas-St. John District again this year. He is survived by his mother, Doreen Adams, also of St. […]
Department of Health Confirms 20th COVID-19 Death Took Place On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Virgin Islands family has been grieving the loss of a loved one after the 20th death from COVID-19 was confirmed this weekend. A 57-year-old man on St. Thomas was the victim, the Virgin Islands Department of Health said Sunday. VIDOH provided no other details and none are forthcoming. The news comes […]
CARIBBEAN LEADERS @ UN: ‘Instead of Nationalism, We Need Global Cooperation’
NEW YORK — Leaders from the Caribbean, in pre-recorded addresses to the UN General Assembly, stressed that their small economies are largely dependent on one or just a few industries, and called for strengthened global cooperation and financing mechanisms to overcome the health crisis sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and recover from its massive socio-economic […]
Youth Virtual Learning Support Grants Up To $10,000 Available From CFVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE— In recognition of the challenges faced by many families with children enrolled in schools with distance learning requirements, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to offer grants to support virtual learning for school-based academic programs. The purpose of the CFVI’s Virtual Learning Support Grants is to encourage and bolster […]
USVI Tourism Is Urging ‘Strict Compliance’ With Health Protocols From All Visitors To The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is urging compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the return of leisure travel to St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. “Together with our […]