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VI CONSORTIUM, ST. THOMAS USVI As the territory continues to wage its war against the novel coronavirus, the public has mostly heard from Bryan administration officials on the front-lines, including the Dept. of Health (D.O.H.), which provides information on tests performed, including those that return positive, negative as well as persons the department believe have … Continued

As of Tuesday, March 31, retailers found to be charging customers excessive prices for goods during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis can be fined up to $2 million or sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. The measure is being undertaken to stamp out recent cases of price gouging stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. Under the Order, … Continued

The state of emergency and territory-wide stay-at-home order will be extended for another 30 days — until at least April 30th — Gov. Albert Bryan said on Monday. Further cracking down on social interaction among Virgin Islanders, Mr. Bryan extended the non-essential business shutdown to include closure of all food and entertainment venues that operate … Continued

Dominican Republic- To date in the Dominican Republic, men have been the most affected by Covid-19 in the country, with 470 cases out of 901 reported positive for 52 percent, while of the 42 deaths reported 32 were males, or 76 percent, according to official reports, the average age is 60. “Until yesterday, the epidemiological … Continued

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts –  The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded five more confirmed cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to seven overall. Confirmation on the latest numbers came in on Sunday March 29th, from the Ministry of Health, where it was revealed that three females and two males tested positive. The ministry … Continued

The United States Virgin Islands announces an additional seven (7) confirmed novel Coronavirus COVID-19 cases. The official Health Department Advisory was issued on 29th March 2020 at 1:59p.m. This new development brings the territory’s total to 30. USVI COVID-19 Statistics: 180 tested. 30 Positive (11 STX, 17 STT, 2STJ). 126 Negative. 24 Pending.

Washington’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package will put $1,200 directly into the hands of nearly every American, including Virgin Islanders, through income tax rebates, with the money arriving in a matter of weeks. The amount of those direct payments to individuals is tied to family size and income. Under the stimulus plan signed by Pres. … 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