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Staff Consortium | May 26, 2020 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that rats, whose sources of food have been impacted by shutdown of businesses such as restau...

This Memorial Day, Flags at Half Staff for Coronavirus Victims as Death Toll Nears 100,000 in U.S.

Staff Consortium | May 25, 2020 2

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that flags on federal buildings across the U.S. and its territories be flown at half staff in honor of Amer...

Seaborne/Silver Airlines Says it Plans on Increasing USVI, PR Flights; Says Route Suspension List is Temporary Option for Flexibility

Staff Consortium | May 24, 2020 1

Seaborne Airlines and Silver Airways told the Consortium Sunday that a U.S. Department of Transportation clearance to suspend certain routes, in Seabo...

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Staff Consortium | May 24, 2020 2

The Virgin Islands Department of Education said Saturday it will present inaugural virtual graduation ceremonies May 26-29 for its four public high sc...

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Seaborne and Silver Airways Given Approval to Suspend Some USVI Routes (Update)

Ernice Gilbert | May 24, 2020 5

Update: Seaborne Airlines and Silver Airways told the Consortium Sunday that a U.S. Department of Transportation clearance to suspend certain routes,...

Virtual Dedication of Korean War Memorials in U.S. and U.S. Territories Honors 78 Virgin Islanders killed in Korea

Staff Consortium | May 23, 2020 3

Hannah Y. Kim, a Korean American woman with a mission, has unveiled a website (www.KoreanWarMemorials.com) that features photos of almost 180 Korean W...

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Bryan Forms Task Force to Begin 'Healthy VI Housing Initiative'

Staff Consortium | May 27, 2020 1

The Office of Governor Albert Bryan has partnered with local stakeholders and the Corporation for Supportive Housing to launch the V.I. Healthy Housing Initiative to assess housing and healthcare services in four key areas, including Behavioral Health, Youth Rehabilitation Services, Supportive Housing, and Elder Care Services, Government House has announced. The Office of the Governor convened the V.I. Healthy Housing Task Force, which comprises representatives from the Department of Human Serv...

Dept. of Labor Partners with InTouch Call Center to Better Manage Call Volume Arising From Unemployment

Staff Consortium | May 27, 2020 3

The VI Department of Labor said Tuesday it has off...

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Staff Consortium | May 26, 2020 1

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will ho...

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Staff Consortium | May 26, 2020 1

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach on Tuesday info...

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Robert Moore | May 27, 2020 3

Pre-pandemic Sounds Of Music, Laughter And Cash Registers Ringing Are Back Again.  In Red Hook And Elsewhere Across The Territory, The Usual Weeknight Rattle And Hum Was Toned Down. But The Key Indicators Of Island Commerce Were Clear. Virgin Islanders Returned To Favorite Local Spots — Duffy’s Love Shack, Island Time Pub, Tap And Still In St. Thomas And Sharkey's Bait Stand And Cloud 9 On St. Croix, To Name A Few  — Tuesday Evening For The First Time Since The Island Economy Went Into Lockdown To Slow The Spread Of The Deadly Coronavirus Two Months Ago. At The Outdoor Bars And Restaurants Of American Yacht Harbor, Virgin Islanders Eased Into…

Seaborne/Silver Airlines Says it Plans on Increasing USVI, PR Flights; Says Route Suspension List is Temporary Option for Flexibility

Staff Consortium | May 24, 2020 1

Seaborne Airlines And Silver Airways Told The Consortium Sunday That A U.s. Department Of Transportation Clearance To Suspend Certain Routes, In Seaborne's And Sliver's Case The Usvi, Puerto Rico And Vieques, Is A Temporary, Optional Measure Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic. "the Request Was Made To The [u.s. Dept. Of Transportation] To Grant Temporary Flexibility In Case Of No Demand Due To The Covid-19 Crisis," Seaborne/silver Said In A Statement. "at This Time, Silver Does Not Expect To Use This Relief." Seaborne/silver Is Among The Three Airlines That Sought Authorization From The U.s. D.o.t. To Reduce Their Services In The U.s. Virgin Islands,…

DLCA Says it Will Not Enforce Law Against Businesses Only Accepting Credit Cards as Form of Payment For Duration of Coronavirus State of Emergency

Staff Consortium | May 22, 2020 7

The Department Of Licensing And Consumers Said Friday That It Will Not Enforce A New Law That Mandates Most Local Businesses Offer Credit Cards As A Form Of Payment Aside From Cash, Citing The Coronavirus Pandemic. Effective April 3, Act 8205, Sponsored By Kurt Vialet, Gave Dlca The Authority To Enforce The New Law By Ascertaining That Businesses Were Offering Two Forms Of Payment. "some Persons Do Not Have Cash Readily Available And It Is Very Inconvenient For Customers Who Are Unable To Transact Business With Certain Establishments That Only Accept Cash Payments," Dlca Said. "the Legislation Is Not Applicable To Itinerant Vendors, Farmers Certified…

USVI Will Allow Bars and Restaurants to Reopen to Dine-In Customers Beginning Next Week; Some Restrictions Apply

Robert Moore | May 21, 2020 30

U.s. Virgin Islands Bars And Restaurants Have Permission To Reopen To Dine-in Patrons Beginning Next Tuesday, May 26th, With Certain Restrictions, Governor Albert Bryan Announced Thursday. The Decision Further Sets The Stage For A Full Reopening Of The Territory To Tourists In June. “tuesday (may 26th) Will Allow A Soft Opening Of Restaurants And Bars So They Can Understand What Their Service Is Going To Look Like, Have An Opportunity To Call Employees And Properly Space Their Tables, Chairs, And To Make Sure They Have The Proper Equipment To Sanitize And Keep The People Visiting Those Restaurants And Bars Safe,” Mr. Bryan Said During The Regular…

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