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Source: Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Health and Tourism Partnership Addresses COVID-19 Risks to Travelers and Employees. The Caribbean’s health and tourism authorities’ COVID-19 Caribbean Tourism Task Force announced a new initiative to help safeguard the health of travelers and employees during a recent virtual press conference, unveiling comprehensive health safety guidelines supported by an aggressive training schedule … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM Governor Albert Bryan during his coronavirus press briefing on Monday said his administration has considered reverting back to the “Safer at Home” phase of reopening, a move that would call for the closure of non-essential businesses, reduce the number of people allowed to gather in one place (currently 50), and potentially order lodging … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM As a result of the surge in confirmed coronavirus cases in the territory, the Bryan administration has decided to delay the opening of schools for the 2020-2021 academic year until at least September 8, the day after Labor Day. “If we were to open schools any earlier, we likely would have to do … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM St. Croix recorded 11 new Covid-19 cases on Friday night, while St. Thomas infections were up by 3, leading to 14 new cases announced by the Dept. of Health for a territorial total of 167. According to the department, 92 individuals had recovered as of Friday night, and 69 cases remained active, up … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor on Thursday evening spoke in strong terms against the shooting in St. Thomas today that left two individuals dead. The incident took place during the early afternoon hours in the Tutu area. The two men were believed to be Waste Management Authority contract workers who were on the job … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM Governor Albert Bryan today took some steps to walk back his administration’s reopening plan for the USVI, announcing during his Thursday coronavirus press briefing that effective immediately all bars in the territory are ordered closed, including bars located at restaurants, though restaurants are allowed to continue operating. Restaurants are allowed to continue selling … Continued

ZIZ The newest Senator in the National Assembly in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Bernicia Nisbett, who was sworn in yesterday July 8th, 2020, said she is deeply humbled by the opportunity presented to her to serve the people of St. Kitts and Nevis at the national level. Dr. Nisbett currently serves … Continued

VI CONSORTIUM A coronavirus outbreak that started on St. Croix last week is now affecting St. Thomas and to a lesser extent St. John. According to the Dept. of Health’s latest infographic issued Wednesday night, 22 new cases of the virulent disease were confirmed in the territory: 13 on St. Croix, 7 on St. Thomas … Continued

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico faced the possibility of political turmoil Tuesday as the U.S. territory’s governor welcomed an investigation into allegations that she obstructed justice amid calls from the main opposition party for a legislative probe and a possible impeachment process. The obstruction claim was leveled by the opposition Monday over … Continued