An interventional nephrologist on St. Croix and an infectious disease physician on St. Thomas were among the clinical healthcare staff in the Virgin Islands to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to the Department of Health, minutes after the vaccine shipment was delivered from the Department … Continued
CNN – A small, unassuming boat washed up on a remote island in the Pacific last week carrying no passengers — but loaded with around 1,430 pounds (649 kg) of cocaine.The 18-foot (5.4-meter) fiberglass vessel was discovered on a beach at Ailuk Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a chain of coral atolls and volcanic islands … Continued
Senator Novelle Francis on Wednesday wrote to Governor Albert Bryan urging him to declare a rent moratorium in the Virgin Islands to ensure that residents will not be evicted from their homes upon the December 31 expiration of an eviction ban implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to a release issued … Continued
GIS – Team Warriors continued their winning streak and are the winners of Public Service Week for a second year. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe was on hand to receive the trophy alongside Warriors team captain, Ms. Gemi Evans at a ceremony held Tuesday. … Continued
GIS The Ministry of Health and Social Development and BVI Health Services Authority this week welcome a team of experts from Public Health England (PHE) to provide technical support and advice on key health initiatives. According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone, the Government of the Virgin Islands through the … Continued
Governor Albert Bryan during his coronavirus response update Monday said his administration has been considering a nighttime curfew in an effort to curtail the surging cases of Covid-19 in the USVI, a statement that comes as the Dept. of Health reported 179 active cases as of Monday, 87 of which have been reported on St. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have arrested and charged a 52-year-old male for raping a minor. He is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court in a closed court sitting. The man have been identified as a native of St. Vincent and a resident of the BVI. Due to the sensitivity of the situation, … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – While many Caribbean islands have canceled their carnival activities for 2021, including the biggest of all, Trinidad; the U.S. Virgin Islands, whose carnival events happen in April, had not mentioned its plans. On Monday, however, Governor Albert Bryan confirmed to the Consortium that carnival activities will not be taking place next year … Continued
Open to regional primary and secondary school students Young aspiring artists and those more advanced with the paintbrush or pencil all have an opportunity to show case their talents over the Yuletide Season. CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced its Caribbean Christmas Art competition for primary and secondary school students resident in territories across its 16-member corporate … Continued
Grenada’s Ministry of Health says it’s taking “aggressive efforts” to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 cases connected to the Sandals Grenada all-inclusive resort. Keith Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada, in an address on Dec. 14 outlined several temporary measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 on the island. Effective Dec. 15, all social gatherings, including weddings and … Continued
