Biden chooses Virgin Islander for COVID task force Tuesday Nov. 10th 2020 News St. Thomian to help lead U.S. COVID fight Virgin Islander Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith has been named one of three co-chairs of President-elect Joseph Biden’s new coronavirus task force. A professor at Yale University in Connecticut, Nunez-Smith was born on St. Thomas to parents Maxine Nunez and Moleto Smith, and graduated from All Saints Cathedral School in 1992. Click the link below to read more now. COVID-19 Health Department planning for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine The V.I. Health Department is preparing to transport, store and administer the COVID-19 vaccine to help stop the further spread of the deadly virus. One vaccine candidate being developed by Pfizer could be ready within weeks, but it must be kept very cold until it’s used. Click the link below to read more now. St. John Floating Bar developer appeals permit denial Developers seeking to locate a 120-foot floating bar and restaurant in Pillsbury Sound are appealing a decision by the St. John Committee of the Coastal Zone Management Commission to deny their application for a mooring permit. Click here to read the full story now. Island Life UVI Association establishes Black Journalists chapter University of the Virgin Islands Communication Department’s students have founded the University of the Virgin Islands Association of Black Journalists student chapter. The organization is committed to strengthening ties among Black journalists and expanding their job opportunities. 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]