FEMA Helps Organizations, Government to Sow Seeds of Resilience
Long-term recovery groups, nonprofit groups and the U.S. Virgin Islands government have collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to build a path to resiliency.
World Central Kitchen Offers Funding Up to $20,000 for Farmers, Fishers and Food Businesses
The nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen (WCK) has announced a second round of its Plow to Plate program in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Carole Irene Scott Dies at 74
Carole Irene Scott of Estate Flamboyant Welcome in Christiansted died in Douglasville, Ga., on Aug. 30.
Israel Veira Dies at 63
Israel Veira of Estate Sion Farm died on Aug. 14. He was 63 years old.
Department of Education Gives Parents School Email Addresses
Parents of public-school students may contact their children's schools by using the email addresses shown below.
The Use of Drugs, Alcohol Can Make COVID-19 Worse
It is important to understand that what may seem to be an effective way to cope may in fact be putting people at risk.
Administration Reminds Families About P-EBT, Shares Data on Pandemic Cases, Unemployment
The Department of Human Services continues to issue P-EBT cards to families of students who are eligible. To date, the Virgin Islands Department of Labor has issued 36,291 unemployment insurance checks.
V.I. Board of Education Welcomes Teachers and Students to Opening of School Year
The VIBE publicly affirms its commitment to its statutory responsibility for overseeing and ensuring the proper management, maintenance and operation of schools.
MBW Cafe and Bakery Launches ‘Pay it Forward’ Program to Help Those in Need
With the new "Pay it Forward" program, MBW supporters will be able to purchase meal vouchers that are valid for one meal from MBW Cafe and Bakery.
VINGA Awards $1,000 Scholarship CHS Student
The Virgin Islands National Guard Association (VINGA) presented a $1,000 scholarship award to Trey Francis in July at Estate Bethlehem, St. Croix.
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One negative byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic is xenophobia, and on Tuesday a new painting was seen in a visible area on St. Thomas falsely suggesting the virus can be blamed on China. #visource #usvi #news
COVID-19 Xenophobia Reaches St. Thomas | St. Thomas Source
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One negative byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic is xenophobia, and on Tuesday a new painting was seen in a visible area on St. Thomas falsely suggesting the virus can be blamed on China.WTF put that up!
Of course the virus can be blamed on China!
