Something was wrong. The chow hall line at New York’s Rikers Island jail had halted. For three hours, the men stood and waited, without food, until a correctional officer quietly delivered the news: A civilian chef was among those who tested positive for the coronavirus. “We was like, ‘What? The cook?’” said Corey Young, who … Continued
ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the call for “justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream” in America. For more than four decades after the death of his friend and civil … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The USVI Department of Health yesterday March 27th, confirmed that it has received results for 30 coronavirus tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and two tested positive, while 28 returned negative. This brings the territory’s total to 19, with 9 on St. Croix and 10 on St. Thomas. There were … Continued
The V.I. Police Department says it has noticed an increase in the number of calls for service for domestic violence as Virgin Islanders stay at home. The department speculated in a written statement Thursday that it might be related to orders to avoid the spread of coronavirus, called COVID-19, in the territory. According to the … Continued
VI CONSORTUIM PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 25, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday night confirmed the first death as a result of the coronavirus, saying that the person was “an elderly male with a pre-existing medical condition. “It is with great sadness that I announce that a patient, from Trinidad and Tobago, … Continued
If you need us, we’re here. The continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world has understandably raised concerns for you and your families. At Scotiabank, the well-being of our valued customers and employees is of the deepest concern to us. We want you to know that your safety will remain our top priority as … Continued
Uproxx While some artists use music to help people through the quarantine blues, others are taking more immediate action. Meek Mill, whose recent experiences with the penal system have apparently given him a lot more political motivations than ever, is pushing to protect a vulnerable but less visible population from the effects of the COVID-19 … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to keep a suitable distance of at least three feet from each other and to stay at home during the curfew. On March 25, Cabinet initiated a new Curfew Act for the residents of the Virgin Islands throughout the Territory. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting proposals for the provision of Earthquake Catastrophe Insurance for the British Virgin Islands. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said, “the Government of the Virgin Islands has taken a decision to employ a proactive approach to protecting and safeguarding the livelihood and infrastructure of the people of the … Continued
The Social Security Board of the Virgin Islands is advising pensioners that pension payments for the month of March are being issued earlier than usual. Pensioners should expect payments credited to their accounts by March 25, 2020. For more information, pensioners are asked to contact the Board via telephone 852-7800 or email info@vissb.vg. The Social … Continued
