CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the District of the Virgin Islands today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home by calling […]
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Dominican Republic Has 8,235 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and 346 Deaths
SANTO DOMINGO — There are now at least 8,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in a single Caribbean country, which saw a whopping 281 new cases today. The Dominican Republic reached 8,235 cases yesterday as its death toll climbed by another 13 to 346. According to the local representative of the Pan American Health Organization, Alma Morales, […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: When Choosing A Face Mask You Should Know That 1 Size Does Not Fit All
I hope this will help you when purchasing facial masks to comply with the recent order in our community. You will face so many options to choose from and you may be feeling rushed to do something, anything not knowing what to do. I see lot of focus on pricing. I feel there needs to […]
Governor Bryan Outlines 5 Phases Of Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis
CHRISTIANSTED — During his weekly briefing today Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. outlined the “Safer-at-Home” phase of the territory’s COVID-19 path to a new normal. Bryan’s Safer-at-Home order, which went into effect early today, allows for some non-essential businesses to resume operations as long as they adhere to the safety guideline issued by the CDC and our […]
LAW WEEK: AG Says Laws Exist To Protect All, Especially During COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May 18-24) celebrates the rule of law which protects the freedoms we all enjoy. Lawyers Well-Being Week (May 4-8) is dedicated to improving the wellness of […]
St. Croix Resident Helping World Cope With COVID-19 Through ‘Yoga In Paradise’
CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix resident, transformation coach and yoga instructor Leanne “Lutterness” Morancie is on a quest to help the world de-stress from COVID-19 anxieties through virtual Yoga in Paradise sessions. “Now more than ever I want to encourage everyone in my community, country and around the world to use the sacred tools of yoga and meditation […]
Governor Bryan Signs Executive Order ‘Safer At Home’ Plan … Updates Residents About COVID-19
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announced on Wednesday that he is implementing a “Safer At Home” order that will become effective on Monday, May 4. Bryan also said he is issuing an executive order that will detail the phased reopening of non-essential businesses and the guidelines to which they will be subject. • The […]
Coronavirus Could Push Caribbean Into Deepest Recession Since 1930s
MIAMI — Even before the coronavirus swept through Latin America and the Caribbean, the region was ailing. With sluggish commodity prices and massive debt, economic growth was anemic — averaging just 0.7 percent annually over the last six years. The coronavirus is threatening to turn that economic malaise into a full-blown disaster. “Latin America has not […]
Juan F. Luis Hospital Identifies COVID-19 Protocols In Place Now
CHRISTIANSTED — From the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor Juan J. Luis Hospital said it identified that its internal healthcare workers are the persons on the island of St. Croix that are the most at risk, given that their jobs are to care for the sickest in the community. Immediate Action Taken by […]
Caribbean Has 10,000 COVID-19 Cases … Dominican Republic Has 278 Deaths
SANTO DOMINGO — The number of cases of the novel coronavirus in the Caribbean continues to increase, despite a slow down in some countries, with the total passing 10,000 last night. According to a News Americas Now analysis, the Caribbean now has 10,601 confirmed cases of the virus while the death tally reached 524 Sunday night. […]