CHRISTIANSTED — In his continuing efforts to lobby the federal government for help in the territory’s fight against COVID-19, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent a
Read moreAnderson Stewart Gives $1 Million To USVI To Fight COVID-19 In The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation announced Friday that the foundation has given a grant of $1 million
Read moreCOVID-19 Threatening Global Peace and Security, UN Chief Warns
NEW YORK — UN Chief António Guterres said heightened solidarity is needed if the world is to defeat the crisis, which he called the “gravest test
Read moreWARNING TO CARIBBEAN: ‘Gov’ts Must Increase COVID-19 Testing … Before It Is Too Late!’
QUITO — We are among 250 population scientists and health specialists from around the globe who have issued a stark warning to countries in the Caribbean and
Read morePuerto Rico Discovers PPE Equipment Supply Stash Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
SAN JUAN — The suspected mismanagement of essential supplies during Hurricane Maria turned out to be a boon for Puerto Rico as it fights a
Read morePuerto Rico Shuttered 4 Police Stations To Combat Spreading Of COVID-19
SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico on Tuesday closed its fourth police station in a week, raising concerns about the ability of it to respond to
Read morePresident Trump Declares USVI A ‘Major Disaster,’ Paves Way For Increased Federal Funding
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the
Read moreFEMA Assigns $37.8M In Puerto Rico Recovery Funds, Including Ponce Port Repairs
SAN JUAN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have destined an additional $37.8 million in funds
Read moreEpstein’s Estate Blames U.S. Virgin Islands AG For Lack of Payouts To Sex Abuse Victims
NEW YORK — A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Tuesday blamed the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands for its inability to begin
Read moreGovernor Bryan To Testify Before Congress Today About Territory’s Financial Needs
WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. will be among several governors of U.S. territories scheduled to testify before the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on
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