Caribbean reef mapping highlights coral loss Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 U.S. Virgin Islands For generations, maps have shown what lies above the waterline, and to a lesser extent warned of hazards for sailors that might lie just below the surface. Now, the Caribbean’s shallow coral reefs have been mapped, providing insight into the vital underwater habitat that is rapidly dying off. Click here to read more now. News New machines to produce sand from glass waste The University of the Virgin Islands has just received five machines that will aid in recycling glass waste to produce sand. It may seem like there is already plenty of sand in the territory. However, this extra sand can be put to good use. Click here to read more now. News St. Thomas teen dies after delays stall rescue A 19-year-old St. Thomas man is dead after a fiery crash Sunday morning in Estate Nazareth, and a series of delays stalled rescue efforts. Authorities say the driver crashed his Toyota Corolla into a utility pole around 1:25 a.m. The collision left Santana trapped as the vehicle erupted in flames. Click here to read more now. Business Monday Flatley’s Spirits introduces hemp-infused spirits Hemp and CBD products have become all the rage here in the Virgin Islands and around the country, and Flatley’s Spirits has joined the 420 parade with their hemp-infused vodka, gin and beer. 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]