How to Respond to the Coronavirus in the Virgin Islands
Dr. Kim Waddell, the director of the Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Planning Project at the University of the Virgin Islands, shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 national emergency.
Op Ed: A Prayer for Our Community
Along with all V.I. Source associates I make this small offering as a contribution to the U.S. Virgin Islands Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reflection.
When the World Stood Still
Moleto A. Smith Jr. tells the story of a “child villain,” the “hero class” fighting against him and a chance to be “better versions of ourselves.”
Concerns About the Economy After COVID-19
Angel Luis Bolques Jr. advises the government of the Virgin Islands to prepare for the post-pandemic economy. He said, “There are a million questions that need to be answered ...”
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: Road to Hell is Paved with Arrogance
The road to hell is not so much paved with good intentions as with arrogance, avarice and avoidance. “Government exercises, including one last year, made clear that the U.S. was not ready for a pandemic like the coronavirus. But little was done.”
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: ‘Being Born is to Risk Death’
“I don’t understand why we prepare so … wonderfully and elaborately for birth, and yet so appallingly and haphazardly for death." From the play(s) “Seawall/A Life” by Simon Stephens and Nick Payne.
Envisioning a New Caneel Bay
Andrew Rutnik shares ideas on what Caneel Bay could become if people unite and lobby for a better future.
Open forum: Implement Shelter in Place Now!
Sen. Janelle Sarauw strongly urges the governor to implement shelter in place to help protect Virgin Islanders and to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Crisis: Notes from a Hot Spot
There are different ways to understand a big event.
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: COVID-19 Will Bring Suffering and, Hopefully, Solidarity
No hurricane, earthquake, tsunami or other natural disaster has ever produced the widespread devastation of COVID-19. Death, overwhelmed medical systems, lack of leadership, chaos, fear – in every nook and cranny of this “mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam,” as Carl Sagan describe our planet some 30 years ago.
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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. #visource #usvi #weather
CSU Team Predicts Active 2020 Hurricane Season | St. Thomas Source
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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...
