Several Public Officers have undergone training to ensure that businesses adhere to COVID-19 preventative measures as the Territory prepares to reopen following the curfew period. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael facilitated the training on April 23 that provided the Social Distancing Task Force with the inspection procedure that will ensure that each private … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Governor Bryan said US Virgin Islanders should get used to a new normal in the age of the coronavirus, the deadly pathogen that has brought the world to a standstill. Giving brief remarks on Tuesday before touring a building being turned into a coronavirus alternative care facility at the V.I. National Guard base … Continued
LOOP Saint Lucia’s Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to a 75% salary reduction to help tackle the COVID-19 economic crisis, Loop News confirmed Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Ahead of Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Parliament, Commerce Minister, Bradley Felix, disclosed that discussions regarding pay cuts for parliamentarians was in its advanced stages, which would … Continued
CNBC The National Basketball Association is still holding out hope that it can continue its season, including regular-season games, according to Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner. Silver, who spoke to reporters on a conference call following the NBA’s board of governor’s discussion last Friday, said the league hasn’t considered canceling the remainder of the year, … Continued
(CNN) A second coronavirus outbreak could emerge this winter in conjunction with the flu season to make for an even more dire health crisis, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told The Washington Post in an interview. “There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter … Continued
(CNN) President Donald Trump said Tuesday his forthcoming executive order barring new immigration will apply only to people seeking green cards, last 60 days and won’t affect workers entering the country on a temporary basis. Spelling out details of the measure for the first time since tweeting late Monday he would “temporarily suspend immigration into … Continued
(CNN) Coronavirus patients taking hydroxychloroquine, a treatment touted by President Trump, were no less likely to need mechanical ventilation and had higher deaths rates compared to those who did not take the drug, according to a study of hundreds of patients at US Veterans Health Administration medical centers. The study, which reviewed veterans’ medical charts, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has detailed the special arrangements for the new seven (7) day curfew period, April 19 to 26. Premier Fahie during a live COVID-19 update on April 19 said deliveries were approved for bakeries, commercial farmers, and water production. Approval was also granted for persons in legal … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance said that the Government of the Virgin Islands has made provision for basic food packages to be delivered to all residents who need food. The Government allocated $2 million dollars to the Health Emergency Operations Centre from the consolidated funds to the COVID-19 fund for the purpose of purchasing and … Continued
Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Connie George is encouraging teachers to push through with perseverance during the 24 hour curfew. Mrs. George said, “As this experience is new to most, I encourage you to continue with patience and practice what you have learnt.” Since the closure of schools in March, teachers have been receiving training on … Continued
