Graduating seniors test positive for COVID-19 Friday, May 21, 2021 News Amid tech glitches, 141 graduate from Kean High School ST. THOMAS — A broadband tower issue affecting internet connectivity at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School delayed the intended start of its special hybrid graduation ceremony Thursday. That did not stop the Class of 2021 — consisting of 141 seniors — to graduate in person Thursday afternoon. Click here to read more now. News Education department says graduating seniors tested positive for COVID-19 The Education Department announced in a press release sent at 1 a.m. Thursday that seniors at both high schools on St. Thomas who had recently participated in a protest had tested positive for COVID-19, and would not be allowed to attend graduation ceremonies. One senior at Charlotte Amalie High School and two Ivanna Eudora Kean High School seniors tested positive. Click here to read more now. News NPS visitors center, pier repairs could impact boat charters for months ST. JOHN — Proposed renovations and repairs to the Virgin Islands National Park visitors center, bulkhead and pier could result in the water-based facilities being closed for up to 16 weeks during the construction period, officials reported during Thursday’s virtual hearing of the St. John Coastal Zone Management Committee. Click here to read more now. Sports D’Amour in final four at Swiss archery tourney St. Thomas native Nicholas D’Amour pulled off a stunning upset Wednesday to advance to the final four in his division at the Lausanne 2021 Hyundia Archery World Cup tournament in Switzerland. Click here to read more now. Island Action 24/7 Leatherback Brewing to hatch a new beer for World Turtle Day In celebration of World Turtle Day on Sunday and World Sea Turtle Day on June 16 and to help raise awareness on the conservation issues and support for the community of locally operating science and stewardship organizations, Leatherback Brewing Company will host its first “Hatchling Release” on Saturday. Click here to read more now. Visit today's E-edition ‌ ‌ The Virgin Islands Daily News | 9155 Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]