http://feed.informer.com/digests/WNU9GECAQ0/feeder U.S. Virgin Islands State News Respective post owners and feed distributors Sat, 12 Sep 2020 05:26:10 +0000 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/dpnr-deploys-three-new-fish-aggregating-devices/article_65910fb3-3011-5590-9d94-2a5232b8069f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:0bc44ada-2bc6-12c3-3b93-592957896cbf Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources has deployed three new fish-aggregating devices, according to a news release from DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/lawmakers-narrowly-ok-changes-to-contentious-debt-refinancing-law/article_f0297002-8b2b-5c7a-9e69-00080efaccff.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:222177c7-b6f0-f209-4974-ae201f9b9179 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — V.I. lawmakers on Thursday narrowly approved amendments to a divisive debt refinancing law signed by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. The amendments, which were requested by Bryan’s own financial team, reignited a fierce debate on the Senate floor… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/georgia-tech-company-tapped-to-perform-contact-tracing/article_880db676-23ed-54ee-aa50-f1aa49f84715.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:880e0a6d-6aef-9424-ab20-875f5fef0b58 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 After the uproar surrounding the V.I. Health Department’s near-selection of a new, untested company to perform contact tracing in the territory, the department has procured a Georgia-based tech company that purports to have seven years of contact tracing experience, including… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/convicted-killers-among-5-inmates-to-face-parole-board/article_b530b6ec-f6b1-5185-b247-93b096d9f0a6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:25d953df-92e4-9a47-db72-989f4bca469c Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Five people convicted of serious violent crimes, including four individuals charged with murder, are scheduled for parole hearings, according to V.I. Bureau of Corrections spokesman Winthrop Maduro. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/territory-to-get-9m-for-airports/article_684c79fd-f6b3-5498-a8b9-4a51f0ae70e3.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:babe5574-b15b-5267-e3b8-0f5ddfd8c2a3 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Port Authority, which continues to face a financial blow from the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of travel, is poised to receive nearly $9 million in federal funds to advance construction projects at the territory’s airports. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-thomas-couple-charged-in-kidnapping-torture/article_5d7a28a1-6e91-56c3-96ff-38f24c6341fd.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e64829b7-d52d-cf76-2789-3c6c1fac151f Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A St. Thomas couple is accused of orchestrating a horrifying kidnapping and hours of brutal torture by two Crucian “hitmen,” that only ended when a V.I. Police officer spotted the victim attempting to flee, according to documents filed in V.I.… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bill-advances-to-relocate-st-thomas-bmv-as-facility-prepares-for-replacement/article_405801dc-c412-56ce-836b-5fbf8498a3e6.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:fd2bd9ba-b7ed-3e59-bc56-c4ff45ee6928 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday approved a measure to fund a temporary relocation of the V.I. Bureau of Motor Vehicles on St. Thomas as its decrepit facility in Subbase gets replaced. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/judge-sets-march-trial-date-in-southland-case/article_febac33e-2546-5fa9-8607-7744d8463d97.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d4d6d0b9-3209-9f70-8cc0-e9d0937ad029 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A federal judge has set a new trial date to decide whether the government breached its contract with Video Lottery Terminal operator Southland Gaming when it agreed to allow another company, VIGL, to install slot machines at the St. Thomas… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/setting-the-record-straight/article_23f4422d-4cc8-5a50-b632-aaeea5fc1f90.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:745165c6-7602-ce2a-586a-aa72801d6be4 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 In the Monday edition of The Daily News, Attorney Leigh Goldman’s connection to the Nisky Center on St. Thomas was misstated. Goldman was the closing attorney when the property was purchased and has no interest in the center. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/aft-leaders-warn-of-digital-divide-among-students-berry-benjamin-suspends-grading-until-computers-arrive/article_ce99ef1a-d0ea-5536-a8f7-5dac764dfe89.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3ae21ac7-5e9c-9f28-c898-ddb4f405aa7e Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Students with no access to a computer are finding themselves on the wrong side of a “digital divide” that could potentially stymie their education for weeks or even months, according to the local chapters of the American Federation of Teachers.… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/u-s-attorney-announces-health-care-fraud-task-force/article_6024e823-6edb-5503-8150-f3851133ee25.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:12096c06-d950-3e51-537f-186498c67f09 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert has announced the launch of a task force to investigate health care fraud in the Virgin Islands. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/police-investigating-shooting-on-st-thomas/article_49c3b7fd-0ca7-556f-9a4b-d87a793715ac.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9e8d4c57-62d0-4fdc-201a-b6be30643ddc Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 ST. THOMAS — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday on Brookman Road. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/schools-put-grades-on-hold-union-warns-vi-is-facing-digital-divide/article_ce99ef1a-d0ea-5536-a8f7-5dac764dfe89.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9a5645a4-fb30-1a43-e1cb-c218755e9bdf Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Students with no access to a computer are finding themselves on the wrong side of a “digital divide” that could potentially stymie their education for weeks or even months, according to the local chapters of the American Federation of Teachers.… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/lawmakers-ok-trio-of-bills-targeting-wapa/article_5c9dc910-55e8-55a0-86ea-8267d3bd7b38.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ce2cdddb-8876-8338-0bbb-871c4210d75b Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. lawmakers advanced a trio of bills on Tuesday to rein in the V.I. Water and Power Authority, marking one of the most expansive single-day efforts to heighten oversight and accountability of a utility awash in debt. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/measures-to-crack-down-on-price-gouging-waste-tire-disposal-advance/article_187c67b1-aefd-5a8e-b94c-c964345f7d63.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:5f2db76b-dc9e-bc62-aeee-dba75d70a5c8 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The Senate Rules and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced a number of bills to the full body, including measures to crack down on price gouging, the illegal importation of snakes and the disposal of waste tires. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vitema-to-distribute-free-blue-roof-sheeting-friday/article_fb9ed064-9ca7-5fc3-896f-2e9276176e36.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:04168b58-c989-e167-c492-ef6a88a18c68 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 To help residents protect against wind damage, the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency will distribute free blue roof sheeting to the public Friday on St. Thomas and St. Croix. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-charged-with-shooting/article_f6635710-1951-5d3c-af49-43cbd77944bf.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ac245b9a-7431-535a-8a00-55c02254cbf1 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A 46-year-old man has been charged with a recent shooting that left one victim injured, according to V.I. Police spokesman Toby Derima. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/patrol-officer-thwarts-st-thomas-kidnapping/article_0c5873f5-f73a-59e0-9cb8-98d04aa75cd9.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8043e964-0ae0-b24a-4365-3d414fdcd724 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 A V.I. Police officer is being credited with saving a St. Thomas man’s life after foiling an attempted kidnapping Monday. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/v-i-police-conducting-survey/article_5e915104-ebd3-56da-9673-7bf235e08fb5.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:41c4b1e8-477d-6fa6-ff6b-ed154c1b86f0 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Police Department is asking community members to take a 20-question survey to help gauge public perception of the department. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/health-commissioner-confirms-another-covid-19-case-at-st-thomas-jail/article_87f010b5-8f7f-5019-9571-eb4ee4cc542f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:9acec26f-0a1a-2b12-2c35-266fbeee62c4 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 More than a month after a COVID-19 outbreak was first detected at the St. Thomas jail, the V.I. Bureau of Corrections has yet to eliminate the virus from the facility. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/territory-welcomes-back-deployed-national-guard-unit/article_ce6d00e4-8a3d-5cb7-8c58-311d32a33aa4.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:72be4c0a-29b8-6fe7-c5bd-80492fc2e7b9 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The 661st Military Police Detachment returned from a nine-and-a-half-month deployment to Qatar on Sunday, receiving a joyous welcome at the territory’s airports. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/government-sees-decline-in-covid-19-hospitalizations-but-still-urge-caution/article_3ca0278a-2b54-50e3-ba82-cf71a2b651c1.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:e3feb883-9e08-89b0-5ab8-d9b5ec1a4766 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 There is only one person currently hospitalized for COVID-19 in the territory, but government officials are urging Virgin Islanders to remain cautious and avoid activities that could spread the disease. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/training-center-gets-300k-from-feds-to-help-local-homeless-veterans/article_b72c799d-659d-53b9-b36f-1b2b7024750d.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:08cb3ac0-0b16-5b6b-9a78-7b35879bf87b Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett on Monday presented a $300,990 check to help homeless veterans in the territory. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/students-teachers-and-parents-work-out-the-kinks-as-they-adjust-to-virtual-classrooms-on/article_f589747c-b698-568c-8edb-fb295c37c748.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:de7198b6-285a-f3d5-a2d5-c827956e52c2 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Like millions across the country entering an uncertain, all-virtual school year borne of the coronavirus pandemic, the students of the U.S. Virgin Islands on Monday kicked off their first day of school with a mix of curiosity, excitement and a… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-croix-woman-murdered-on-highway-in-targeted-incident/article_acb10a4e-2ba9-536e-8898-e3693d6b1661.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:127318ab-2567-3650-ff5e-e7e937f9007d Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A 20-year-old St. Croix woman was shot and killed Sunday afternoon while driving on Melvin Evans Highway. V.I. police said the shooting was “definitely a targeted incident” as the vehicle was shot multiple times. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vialet-drafts-bill-to-allow-horse-racing-bush-track-on-government-land/article_459241a2-4e50-5771-b0f8-33204a9f5e75.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ffb200bf-69e7-bc2b-f5c8-f4b2e2b56320 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 In a potential boon to horse racers, Sen. Kurt Vialet has drafted legislation to have the government set aside land for a “bush track,” a makeshift track to be used for unofficial and informal racing. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/census-fights-to-retain-workers-as-deadline-gets-extended/article_b1b52584-1c1d-5d8b-99f2-5679ee308164.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:7ea59c8b-49d6-224d-1f2e-8909cd80fb2b Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 While Census takers in the U.S. Virgin Islands now have until Oct. 18 to capture an official head count of the territory, the extension is not all roses, as many field workers who were previously available in the summer will… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/doj-to-pay-increased-rent-at-nisky-center-while-facing-critical-staff-shortage/article_ddec361f-6d59-587d-b7e0-c99096317467.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:29630399-50a4-8cc9-c37c-1929664b9f4e Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Justice Department will expand its footprint at Nisky Center on St. Thomas, paying $31,000 more in rent despite a looming budget cut, chronic personnel shortages and a scuttled white-collar crime unit. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/st-thomas-man-gunned-down-in-housing-community/article_aaca331d-baa6-5e2f-abfa-3dfabdb1a264.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8a887b3e-44a4-1ec0-9f43-ee72525b0e13 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 A St. Thomas man was gunned down Sunday afternoon in the Oswald Harris Court housing community, marking the 39th homicide in the territory so far this year. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vipd-investigating-armed-robbery-at-st-thomas-gas-station/article_4833b1e5-6fb6-5dde-ac1f-ceaeece611b1.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:871c2bf4-26d0-9a57-b2b4-d8edf045a695 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Police Department is requesting the public’s help in its investigation of an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at a St. Thomas gas station. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/vipd-nab-st-croix-man-carrying-firearm-drugs/article_8dbec73f-d1a9-536a-8b04-16485f005a05.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:3fddc41c-83c4-2c3e-aab5-17dcf91b3760 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 V.I. police officers on Wednesday nabbed a St. Croix man who allegedly toted drugs and an unlicensed firearm in a vehicle. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/roach-meets-with-oriental-bank-reps-assured-v-i-customers-concerns-are-being-addressed/article_4663544f-bba3-5a61-841e-00dc0474c819.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:05115fdd-79e5-ccff-fa7e-295cf45dbbd0 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Representatives of Oriental Bank reassured members of the V.I. Banking Board, including Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach, on Friday that they are addressing customer concerns following a chaotic, complaint-filled transition from ScotiaBank. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/court-unveils-new-online-records-payment-and-e-filing-system/article_7caa7b24-8bd6-5ba4-ba57-3ccf20a311a8.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a038668d-0495-44d8-3c2a-336cf6c99f5a Sat, 12 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 An integrated online case management system for the V.I. Superior and Supreme courts has been more than two years in the making, and the newly-unveiled suite of websites gives Virgin Islanders unprecedented public access to the territorial courts. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/limetree-bay-announces-2020-scholarship-recipients/article_20c0489a-83ef-56c7-bc58-07540dd1b9c0.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:675e371b-4911-65c4-551c-a9b59ffbca96 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Limetree Bay Terminals, LLC has awarded 17 scholarships to 2020 graduates from local high schools to assist them in their pursuit of a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/numerous-absentee-ballots-not-returned-in-primary-vote-elections-agrees-to-audit/article_349bbffd-0c9e-5767-824a-b98e580e26d7.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:6d3756b0-5d88-8d5b-217c-e35d2ce574b8 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Board of Elections on Thursday agreed to audit the absentee ballot process for the 2020 Primary Election after more than 100 absentee ballots sent from the St. Thomas-St. John district were reportedly never returned. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/health-confirms-19th-covid-death-in-usvi/article_b0b6ee7a-3ce3-51dc-b086-bed42e89bf78.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8407e02d-f861-8e23-45df-5f33c32de49a Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. Health Department on Thursday confirmed an additional death linked to COVID-19, bringing the territory’s death toll to 19. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/no-updates-in-cold-case-murder-of-former-senator-s-son/article_ecf27039-ae48-522d-9a0d-e2c51c6c7275.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8c3533dd-e487-702d-7883-b4a062cfc452 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Five years after he was gunned down, the case of Ericksen Hansen remains an open homicide investigation, according to the V.I. Police Department. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/high-school-grads-still-await-cares-act-scholarships-touted-by-governor/article_01f35c92-fd07-522e-b9d8-440467659721.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:a2c432cd-60ed-3c42-6fe5-943b086d4358 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 High school graduates awaiting a supplemental scholarship of $1,000 as promised by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. are still holding their breath. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/local-briefs/article_ba89f07c-3967-59d6-838d-2c854d931d22.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:63d3c13c-568c-f92b-f81e-e0d31a62d7df Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Grants being offered to boost virtual learning http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-killed-in-broad-daylight-second-bvi-murder-of-year/article_88f805ad-d362-5148-9ff1-a7850ddeff76.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:bace7670-2613-64a9-0332-4f2de14b5147 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:53:00 +0000 TORTOLA — A British Virgin Islands businessman and father of six became the territory’s second homicide in nine days. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/pardoned-station-owner-wins-appeal-on-unpaid-taxes/article_8816173a-01dd-5a48-8700-8436375f6953.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:c489cce2-5d0d-94ad-98e0-9b1f8376fe56 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A federal appellate court has vacated the $892,402 restitution order for St. Croix radio station owner Jonathan Cohen, and said that former Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s pardon of Cohen’s criminal conviction for tax evasion was absolute. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/judicial-branch-balks-at-governors-recommended-budget-amount/article_9387c6bf-ca88-5260-b363-0314ef73f348.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ad42a2c1-d0f8-d4fa-5974-b55c81df2919 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The V.I. judicial branch on Wednesday urged lawmakers to reject its fiscal year 2021 budget recommendation from the governor, insisting the amount was too low and posed “dire consequences” for the courts. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/compensation-program-for-epstein-victims-receives-47-claims/article_fa0452ca-778f-52b9-81a0-0affb51269d8.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:8dda7ecb-e279-54dd-2048-246ba717efeb Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Over the last two months, 47 women have filed claims with a compensation fund for victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and eight have received payment offers from the fund’s administrator, according to a status report filed in V.I. Superior… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/judiciary-s-office-staffed-by-one-nearly-200-cases-pending/article_4f81ea10-7236-5be5-bf28-ebf48240fba9.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:4269813a-3016-4a25-9c5b-153192d845b3 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The office which oversees the investigation and prosecution of Virgin Islands attorneys and members of the V.I. Judiciary who are accused of misconduct is now staffed by just one person — who, to date, faces roughly 200 cases in the… http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/pedrito-francois-remembered-for-contribution-to-st-thomas-genealogy/article_e943379a-125f-50bc-9027-867856224f0f.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:d02825c1-ffe6-6ffe-083a-284f4ec96dd9 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Genealogy researcher Pedrito Francois is being remembered for his dedication to preserving St. Thomas family history. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/island-green-keeps-300k-aluminum-cans-out-of-landfill/article_543c5d23-7a63-53c6-a0ef-0f025f7f13f2.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:7a6f0cfc-fe3e-b2a4-3cf9-dca6c41c23ba Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 In an effort to reduce the amount of waste shipped to the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas, the St. John community collected and crushed 300,000 aluminum cans as part of Island Green Living Association’s recycling initiative. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/bryan-eases-restrictions-with-safer-at-home-order/article_b63e2f71-57b2-5123-a57e-a1d85e7acefe.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:49ae7ba3-a15a-be97-0d10-2e0e2b67520e Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Citing a lower infection rate and a reduced number of COVID-19 patients, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday announced an end to the territory’s stay-at-home order and a return to the more lenient safer-at-home posture. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/health-officials-credit-testing-outreach-in-hotbed-areas-for-reduced-infection-rate/article_359c1060-3b18-5a77-a701-1f2eb3539310.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:b3f5ea99-58d3-bd2b-0dbe-ecb4376a2abd Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 V.I. Health Department officials Tuesday identified the territory’s “hotbed estates” for COVID-19 transmission and how efforts to expand testing and outreach to these areas have helped reduce the territory’s positivity rate below 5%. http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/v-i-police-deaths-of-kasaun-baptiste-son-were-homicides/article_d41e5418-077c-5ef0-893c-1bfecc4dc534.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:0fddfaef-b41e-a791-f65c-92e00cb19284 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 More than seven years after calypsonians Kasaun Baptiste and Jose Baptiste were found dead in their Estate Whim home on St. Croix, V.I. Police said the case remains under investigation as “homicides.” http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/news/man-arrested-after-swinging-hammer-at-wendys-customers-smashing-car-windows/article_2e169e7f-fb9b-5451-a66a-a957445a3a4b.html www.virginislandsdailynews.com - RSS Results in news of type article urn:uuid:ea964220-03ce-2034-41a1-c090e97758a6 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A judge has ordered a mental health examination be performed on a man who was swinging a hammer at customers in the Wendy’s restaurant in Sunny Isle, St. Croix, on Sunday.