There has been a stunning new development in Trinidad and Tobago’s effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh this morning revealed that health officials had confirmed 40 new cases among the 68 people quarantined at Camp Balandra. The 40 were among those who were on the cruise ship docked … Continued
According to the VI Consortium, the Virgin Islands Department of Health on Friday night confirmed three additional cases of the coronavirus in the USVI, bringing the territory’s total count of confirmed cases to six, doubling the number of confirmed cases in two days. On Wednesday, the department confirmed the territory’s third case of the virulent pathogen. … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM As efforts to increase social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ramp up, Governor Albert Bryan on Thursday announced that a total of 32 suspected coronavirus cases — called Persons Under Investigation — had been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing, with the territory … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Shocked by rapid changes caused by the virulent coronavirus, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, which Caribbean Journal magazine calls St. Thomas’s signature hotel, is winding down operations for the time being. “We have begun informing future guests arriving through April 12th of the need to postpone trips to Bolongo Bay,” said … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. CROIX — While titles like the one above are becoming more commonplace with women of color being accepted and appointed to positions long held and mostly dominated by men, something significant sets this one apart. Kristene Kelly is indeed a woman of color; however, more significantly so, she is a woman of … Continued
V.I. CONSORTIUM – Virgin Islands native and NBA legend, Tim Duncan, has partnered with Seaborne/Silver Airways to get displaced college students from the Virgin Islands and in the Virgin Islands back to their respective homes, a release issued today has made known. Mr. Duncan along with Silver Airways partnered on the effort in a move … Continued
St Lucian Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has reportedly been isolated and tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Office of the Prime Minister in St Lucia issued a statement on March 17, 2020 as follows: “Please note that Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet was as of this morning feeling unwell and in accordance with the … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – The Virgin Islands Department of Health has sent a total of 21 suspected coronavirus cases — called “Persons Under Investigation” — for testing, according to information provided by Governor Albert Bryan during a press conference today at the University of the Virgin Islands ACC Room in St. Thomas. He revealed that the … Continued
The governor of Puerto Rico announced a curfew and partial shutdown of businesses beginning Sunday to try to help stop the spread of coronavirus. In an address to the nation, Gov. Wanda Vázquez said the curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the end of the month. All businesses except … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – Governor Albert Bryan declared a state of emergency in preparation of the likely spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a result, Mr. Bryan said he was placing a moratorium on permits for mass gatherings “for the foreseeable future … We have determined that it is best for the … Continued
