Senators mourn death of Potter's brother from COVID Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 News Senators mourn death of Potter's brother from COVID; urge vaccination Senators in Tuesday’s legislative session shared condolences for Sen. Milton Potter’s brother, who recently died of COVID-19, and Senator-at-Large Steven Payne Sr. detailed the effects he’s still feeling months after contracting the virus. Click here to read more now. News Spirit Airlines cancels flights citing challenges Spirit Airlines travelers are being stranded at airports, including nearby Puerto Rico, after abrupt cancellations, and the airline said Tuesday that numerous problems are conspiring to interrupt flight schedules. Click here to read more now. COVID-19 No indication overflow COVID unit will reopen on St. Croix There are currently 19 people hospitalized with COVID-19 at Luis Hospital, but the 24-bed overflow unit at the V.I. National Guard barracks on St. Croix has been closed for more than a year. Click here to read more now. Sports A special race: McMaster part of record 400 hurdles final Tortola native Kyron McMaster raced with some of the fastest in the world in the men’s 400 hurdles final Tuesday afternoon (late Monday night in the Virgin Islands). Although he missed out on a medal, there were some consolation prizes for McMaster — not only by breaking his own national record, but posting the best-ever finish by a BVI athlete at the Olympics. Click here to read more now. Food Ideas Some like it hotter: 4 pepper recipes They look so innocent. There is little about a chile that hints at the danger lurking inside. They dangle colorfully, seemingly harmlessly, from a plant’s bright foliage, or they are piled welcomingly at a grocery store or farmers market. Go to Page 24 of Today's E-edition for spice inspired recipes. 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]