VI CONSORTIUM The Crucian Christmas Festival (St. Croix carnival) was cancelled in 2020, a decision forced by the Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged the world. In late 2021 and early 2022 — with Covid-19 first-dose vaccinations in the U.S. Virgin Islands crossing the 50 percent mark, and herd immunity expected in the coming months as more … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Bryan administration plans to reopen public schools to full in-person learning on Monday, August 9, almost a year and a half since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted lives around the world. The Consortium first learned of the reopening date Sunday evening. Mr. Bryan did not divulge much details, leaving the task to the … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The Bryan administration made a number of announcements during its latest Monday press briefing, including a new Covid-19 surge affecting St. Thomas among the unvaccinated, a milestone in first-dose vaccinations, the recent release of a new batch of $1,400 stimulus checks, and a Covid-19 outbreak at the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Red Hook … Continued
St. Kitts observer This evening, Monday May 24, 2021, I wish to update you on the present COVID-19 situation. Within the last twenty-four hours we have recorded six (6) additional cases, all from the same household. These six new cases are referred to as Case # 55 through to Case # 60. The individuals are … Continued
The New York Times The pandemic struck these islands unequally. What does this mean for tourism, a major economic driver for the entire region? The answer is unique, just like the islands. On the glassy blue waters surrounding the U.S. Virgin Islands, catamarans and pleasure yachts have packed the shoreline for the past year — … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM The V.I. Board of Education on Wednesday afternoon issued an order that directs the V.I. Dept. of Education and the V.I. Dept. of Health to come up with plans that fall within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines to host in-person graduation ceremonies for the Charlotte Amalie and Ivanna Eudora Kean … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM While a growing list of states have adjusted their mask mandates to reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to ease restrictions for vaccinated people, Governor Albert Bryan said Monday that not only will the U.S. Virgin Islands’ mask mandate remain in place, the territory will be among the last jurisdictions … Continued
CaRIBBEAN NEWS NOW Over the past 18 months, Barbados Ministry of Tourism and other stakeholders have been working extensively to prepare for the reopening for leisure and business travel in the island. During the launch of the new Barbados Tourism promotional campaign entitled “Little Island Big Barbados”, Minister Lisa Cummins describes the journey as a … Continued
Caribbean news now The pandemic has caused serious disruptions for businesses large and small. Many businesses even had to close their doors due to COVID restrictions. It may not seem like a good time to start a business, but the time may be right for many budding entrepreneurs. In fact, the rate of new businesses … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Law enforcement officers with the V.I. Covid-19 Task Force on Friday at 11:30 a.m. arrested ten people at the Cyril E. King Airport for allegedly uploading fake Covid-19 test results into the USVI Travel Portal, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima has announced. According to the news release, officers arrested … Continued
