Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor is announcing the resignation of Ludrick Thomas from the position of St. Thomas / St. John Chief of Police. Thomas, a 29-year veteran of the Department, turned in his resignation from the position on Monday, effective immediately. Commissioner Velinor accepted his resignation, thanked him for his willingness to serve, and appreciated his years of service. Thomas will return to his prior position of Police Sergeant. St. Thomas Deputy Chief of Police Steven Phillip is designated Acting Chief of Police.
As of yesterday, May 11, 2020, the territory has the following:
1242 tested
69 Positive
1115 Negative
58 Pending
61 Recovered
5 Deaths
Businesses in the territory have gotten more than $114 million in forgivable loans intended specifically to keep small businesses alive during the Coronavirus pandemic. Nine hundred sixty-three companies doing business in the Virgin Islands were approved for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to date. The purpose of the PPP is to keep employees on the payroll, pay legitimate business expenses such as rent, mortgage, and utilities. The loans are intended for “small business” with a limited number of employees.