VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Dept. of Health on Monday night announced the 36th Virgin Islander to die from Covid-related causes. The latest death brings to four the number of individuals who have died as a result of the virus in the USVI in six days, and the Delta variant — the extremely contagious strain of … Continued
A Covid-positive Indonesian man faces arrest after he disguised himself and impersonated his wife in order to board a flight, according to CNN. The man, who has been identified only by his initials “DW,” boarded a domestic Citilink flight last week from Jakarta, Indonesia to Ternate pretending to be his wife. He wore her women’s Islamic attire, … Continued
Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims. Prosecutors aired a wide-ranging raft of additional allegations — but not new charges — against the R&B star in … Continued
Since the advent of the recent surge, nurses at the Covid-19 ward at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital have been working overtime and under immense pressure to care for patients infected with the virus. But their efforts have not gone without notice. Social activist Kishma Penn & a few others are ensuring that nurses … Continued
Only immediate family members will be allowed to view the body of loved ones who passed from COVID-19 and it can only be done while at the funeral home. This message was relayed by the Minister for Health Carvin Malone, who updated the territory on the new protocols for all COVID-19 related burials and funerals … Continued
Residents in the British Virgin Islands under the ages of 18 to 12 will now have a chance to get vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the BVI-USVI joint initiative which is set to commence this week. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the announcement during a recent media conference where he said that … Continued
Results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency have revealed that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has not been detected to be in the British Virgin Islands. This was revealed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a recent COVID-19 update to … Continued
Fellow Virgin Islanders, we are all currently living through a terrifying experience, one that not only affects us, but all of humanity. This pandemic knows no age, race, social status, or religion. We are faced with many uncertainties not only about the future of our country but also our children’s future. COVID has taken a … Continued
St. Lucia News Online Prime Minister Allen Chastanet addressed the nation on Sunday night ahead of general elections on Monday, asserting that the choice facing the electorate is whether to go backward or forward, as he described the vote as the most important since independence. “You cannot afford to stay home,” he declared, adding that … Continued
Caribbean News Online Incoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley wishes everyone a brighter and safer New Year. Official Statement: The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) enters this New Year 2021 with renewed hope for emerging from the darkness of the past year. The promising light at the end of … Continued
