Report sounds an alarm on ongoing decline of U.S. coral reef Monday Nov. 16, 2020 Nation Report sounds alarm on ongoing decline of coral reefs An assessment of coral reefs in U.S. waters is again sounding the alarm over the continued decline of these sensitive underwater ecosystems, which scientists deem essential to the health of the world’s oceans. Most U.S. territories' reefs were designated as “fair,” including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Click here to read more now. News Corrections dismissed masks, social distancing in lead-up to COVID-19 outbreak The medical director for the V.I. Bureau of Corrections insisted as late as June 1 that wearing face masks “would not lessen nor eliminate the possibility of transmission of COVID-19” and social distancing “has not been proven to be effective” in slowing the spread of the deadly virus, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court. Click here to read more now. Editorial Something smells fishy at Caneel Bay Business Monday Leatherback Brewing Company brings brewery and tasting room to St. Thomas Leatherback Brewing Company, a St. Croix craft beer producer, expanded on Friday to open a new Leatherback Brewing and Tasting Room on St. Thomas to meet the growing demand for authentic Caribbean flavors. 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 | About our service provider Sent by [email protected]