Education Consolidating Breakfast, Lunch Distribution
Starting Monday, the V.I. Department of Education will consolidate breakfast and lunch distributions in its “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” feeding initiative to a once-daily distribution from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Remote Learning Comes With New Challenges and Concerns: Part Two
Now at the end of the second week of online education, teachers and students in 14 public, 10 religious, and four private on St. Croix are adjusting to their new way of life. Some are going with the flow, while others are feeling thrust against the current.
V.I. Planning Ahead for a COVID-19 ‘Surge’ as Hospitalization Begins
As of Friday evening the USVI had 266 tested with 40 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 – 26 on St. Thomas, 12 on St. Croix, and two on St. John – along with 184 negative tests, 42 pending. 34 recovered, and no deaths.
Remote Learning Comes With New Challenges and Concerns: Part One
With 22 active K-12 public schools and a dozen or so private schools in the Virgin Islands attempting to do a complete revamp of how students are taught, there are as many experiences as there are students, teachers and administrators.
Judge Says Wrongful Death Claim Can Proceed in UVI Post-Fete Shooting
The 2013 shooting death of a man who showed up for a tramp and dance party can be heard by a jury as a matter of wrongful death. This after a judge in the St. Croix Superior Court rejected a motion by the University of the Virgin Islands to have a civil claim of negligence resolved by a judge.
Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for USVI
President Donald Trump granted a major disaster declaration for the territory on Tuesday, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the health and economic devastation brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, Government House reported Thursday.
CSU Team Predicts Active 2020 Hurricane Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an above average Atlantic hurricane season in 2020, according to a report issued Thursday.
The Forum ‘Presents’ The Vega String Quartet Online
Until The Forum and its audiences can all meet again in person, it will be sharing updates and listening tips of artists who have performed live at the Forum over the years.
Governor Urges Businesses to Take Advantage of SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Under the program, employers of businesses of 500 or fewer employees can get a low-interest loan, and the SBA will forgive the loan if all employees are kept on the job for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest or utilities.
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Governor Urges Businesses to Take Advantage of SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Under the program, employers of businesses of 500 or fewer employees can get a low-interest loan, and the SBA will forgive the loan if all employees are kept on the job for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest or utilities.
Police Charge STX Man with Forgery, Filing Forged Instrument
At approximately 8:32 a.m. Saturday, detectives from the VIPD's Economic Crime Unit arrested 35-year-old John Challenger of Estate Cane Carlton on an arrest warrant charging him with forgery and filing or recording forged instruments.
Retiree Makes Multipurpose Stimulus Business Proposal
Ivan Butcher II has a plan to use stimulus money to grow small businesses in the Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands Athletes Shift Focus to 2021 After 2020 Olympic Games Postponed
While the decision to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo until next summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to save lives, the decision made an impact on athletes who planned on representing the U.S. Virgin Islands on the big stage.
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.
Police Charge STX Man with Forgery, Filing Forged Instrument
At approximately 8:32 a.m. Saturday, detectives from the VIPD's Economic Crime Unit arrested 35-year-old John Challenger of Estate Cane Carlton on an arrest warrant charging him with forgery and filing or recording forged instruments.
Melvina Marjorie Gore Dies
Melvina Marjorie Gore, fondly known to those who love her as “Molly,’ “Momma” or “Momsie,” passed away on March 26 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital.
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Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an above average Atlantic hurricane season in 2020, according to a report issued Thursday.Can we first get though this Coronavirus first before we start talking about Hurricane please. We have to much on our plate in front of us and we all trying to get through this virus 🦠 Alive.
Let's get past this current issue before you start throwing hurricane season at us---we are aware it's coming, we do not need to be reminded right now.
🤫🤫🤫 No one wants to hear that right now...
