🌱 More Details On Death Of Jean Greaux Jr. + Omicron In The U.S.

More information has been released about the death of WAPA spokesman Jean Greaux Jr. and the Omicron variant has been confirmed in the United States. Read on for more.

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Nice with clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 75.

Top Headlines:

1. The VIPD released more information about the death of WAPA spokesman Jean Greaux, Jr. Greaux died from a possible gunshot wound but police are not looking for suspects. St. Thomas-St. John District Police Chief Barrington Thomas Sr. said "a gun was found, but I can’t say whether it was a suicide or homicide." The Daily News highlights that Greaux's death happened hours after the V.I. Inspector General released a highly critical report on WAPA’s failed attempt to convert the territory’s power plants to liquid propane gas. (Virgin Islands Daily News)
2. The Omicron variant has been detected in the U.S. Officials confirmed that a traveler who returned to California from South Africa on NOv. 22 tested positive for the new covid virus variant. The traveler was fully vaccinated and, as of Wednesday, had mild symptoms. (VI Consortium)
3. The Daily News also dug into the government's recently announced partnership with the V.I. Diabetes Center of Excellence, investigating whether the Center's founder, Ganesh Prasad, is qualified and how he was awarded the contract. It's worth reading. (Virgin Islands Daily News)

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— Ashleigh Baldwin

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