Tag: Caribbean
Two Men Shot to Death in Separate Hospital Ground Incidents
Two men were killed Wednesday in Hospital Ground on St. Thomas in separate incidents, the V.I. Police Department reported. The victims were identified as 44-year-old Deshaune Harrigan and 42-year-old Michael McKie.
Governor Orders Public Beaches Closed
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced that all public beaches in the territory were closed effective immediately in an effort to keep gatherings down and residents off the streets.
V.I. Source At Home Reading Series: ‘14 Cows for America’
The Source staff is presenting readings of children’s books in the spirit of offsetting the confusion and upheaval in their lives. Produced by James Gardner for the Source and narrated by Shaun A. Pennington.
Bryan: Stay-At-Home Order Extended to April 30
Following the lead of federal leaders and public health organizations, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday that the territory’s stay-at-home order has been extended a month, until April 30.
STX Man Dies of Gunshot Injuries
A man died of gunshot wounds Sunday night in Estate Barren Spot on St. Croix, the V.I. Police Department reported. The victim was identified by next of kin as 23-year-old Luis Perez of Castle Burke.
Unusual Senate Friday Spawns Press Releases Saturday
On Friday, the Senate unanimously approved four nominations from the governor. Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. said the candidates had been vetted through appearances at committees of jurisdiction and the Rules and Judiciary Committee.
Senate Passes Measures to Keep Territory Economy Stable
In an emergency legislative session Friday, widely spaced senators unanimously approved five items which the senators hoped would keep the U.S. Virgin Islands financially stable through the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
V.I. Ports Maintaining Critical Operations
The Virgin Islands Port Authority does not foresee a shortage of critical, imported supplies over the next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bryan Sets More Restrictions to Fight COVID-19
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced new restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19, which the Department of Health on Sunday announced confirmed cases had more than doubled, from six to 17.
Limetree Bay Collaborates With Mutiny for Sanitizer for Facility
Limetree Bay received its first delivery of a locally produced alcohol-based sanitizer last week, a delivery that will help clean the facility in light of the shortage of disinfectants.
Now Playing: Movie Theater now closed due to COVID-19
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