Guyanese currently being treated for HIV and AIDS are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) since their compromised immune system puts them at great risk to suffer a severe infection. At a recent COVID-19 Update, Minister of Health Frank Anthony dispelled myths that the vaccine is harmful or makes their anti-retroviral treatment ineffective. … Continued
For a second year, the number of candidates that registered to participate in most of the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) suite of exams has fallen. Dr Nicole Manning, Director of Operations, Examination Services Division, revealed the statistic at the Official Release of Results for the June/July 2021 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary … Continued
The V.I. Dept. of Education said late Tuesday that it has launched an investigation and removed an educator from teaching virtual classes following the circulation of a photo allegedly showing the educator inappropriately dressed while teaching Central High School students. The alleged incident occurred on Tuesday, D.O.E. said. “Our employees are held to the highest … Continued
VI Consortium The V.I. Dept. of Health on Monday announced two deaths caused by complications related to Covid-19. The deaths are the 74th and 75th in the territory related to the virus. One of the two deceased was identified as a 59-year-old woman from St. Thomas, while the other, announced just before noon Monday, was … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM People who got fully vaccinated in any U.S. state will soon be able to verify their vaccination status through the USVI Travel Portal, a big move announced by Governor Albert Bryan Monday that once implemented will ease the burden for tourists coming into the territory ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Currently, only … Continued
UN News – For the education system to recover from the COVID pandemic, it requires more investment in the well-being, training, professional development and working conditions of the world’s 71 million educators, UN agencies chiefs said on Monday, just ahead of World Teachers’ Day. “Today we celebrate the exceptional dedication and courage of all teachers, … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Two men were shot and killed during an incident in Estate Thomas just before the 10:00 p.m. Sunday, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The shooting was corroborated by V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez. According to the commissioner, the incident occurred in Estate Thomas in the vicinity of … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Governor Albert Bryan is ready to ease Covid-19 restrictions in the U.S. Virgin Islands imposed 1 year and 7 months ago, telling the Consortium during an interview Friday that once St. Croix — which is seeing a surge in active cases — gets under control, many pandemic-induced rules will start lifting. “We’re waiting … Continued
VI Consortium The V.I. Dept. of Health on Monday announced the 70th and 71st Covid-related deaths in the U.S. Virgin Islands, among the a 44-year-old woman. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s seventieth [and seventy-first deaths] … Continued
Caribbean News Now In a virtual press conference following the UNGA76, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has reiterated that she is not for mandatory vaccination of Bajans. “I personally do not like the notion of mandatory vaccines; I don’t. And we had said that we would work as hard as possible to get as many … Continued
