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High levels of heavy metals found in vegetables grown in Sargassum-enriched soil
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- New research into sargassum used as fertiliser has found that vegetables grown in soil that was enriched with sargassum had elevated levels of potentially toxic heavy metals.
USVI records 67th COVID-19 related death
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, announced the 67th death related to COVID-19 in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Unvaccinated people 11 times more likely to die from COVID - CDC study shows
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA - Unvaccinated people are 11 times more like to die from COVID-19 according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Vaccination numbers among civil servants, law enforcement officers 'too low'- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr said while the Virgin Islands has recorded just over 26,000 people taking their first and second COVID-19 jabs, the figures are still too low in the law enforcement agencies and among public officers.
Premier insults Opposition: 'Go do your own research on Bills'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was at the continuation of the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly on Monday May 29, 2017 that sparks flew.
Prevention the best option against polio – Dr Stephen Patrick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nigerian doctor working in the Virgin Islands Dr Stephen Patrick said that the emphasis must remain on prevention of polio rather than treating persons after the fact as even if they survive the viral disease, there is still an impact on their lives as changes to their appearance can lead to a life of stigma and discrimination.
Vitamin C keeps cancer at bay, US research suggests
BBC
High-dose vitamin C can boost the cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy in the lab and mice, research suggests.
Researching before revealing
By Alred C. Frett
When Voice of the People is Choice for the People: With persons meeting and asking me about the absence of my regular column I should be flattered but while I appreciate the fact that you have been reading them it is more important that you understand the message… This mission must not be just talk for the sake of talking but a factual supply of information for critical thinking on the way to making informed decisions.
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