By VOA News “We know things will get worse before they get better,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in a letter being sent to British households about battling COVID-19. Johnson, who is in isolation because he has the new coronavirus, also urges people to observe the lockdown and stay home, in an effort to prevent overwhelming the National Health Service and to “save lives.” […]readmore
VOA News By Associated Press BERLIN – In her first address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel calmly appealed to citizens’ reason and discipline to slow the spread of the virus, acknowledging as a woman who grew up in communist East Germany how difficult it is to give up freedoms, […]readmore
In accordance with Governor Raimondo’s March 28, 2020 executive order, the Department of Business Regulation is providing the following list of critical and non-critical retail businesses.For questions on these guidelines, please submit your questions online to the Department of Business Regulation using the web form available at https://dbr.ri.gov/critical/. You may also callthe Department of Business […]readmore
– Arts & crafts stores– Florists– Furniture stores (by appointment only)– Car and other motor vehicle dealerships (except for auto repair and by appointment only)– Music stores– Billiard stores– Sporting goods stores– Home furnishings stores– Lawn/garden supply stores (note that agricultural/seafood supply would be allowed to beopen)– Book stores– Departments stores– Gift stores– Beauty supply […]readmore
Mandatory quarantine extended to anyone who has traveled to Rhode Island from another state Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Stay At Home: The Governor has issued a stay-at-home order until April 13. This means that all Rhode Islanders should stay home unless getting food, […]readmore
A new Small Business Owner’s Guide to the initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act highlights info & FAQ PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to assist small businesses with cash flow and keep Main Street shops from permanently shuttering, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) helped pass a $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package […]readmore
Designation for the 6th consecutive time reinforces commitment to highest standards; very few U.S. hospitals have maintained Magnet® status this long PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Miriam Hospital has once again attained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence and now joins just three other U.S. hospitals in receiving the four-year designation six consecutive times. The announcement came last Thursday […]readmore
R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles begins six-day weekly schedule on March 30; service continues strictly at Cranston headquarters CRANSTON, R.I. – The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles will move to a new weekly schedule beginning Monday, March 30 as it temporarily adjusts operations to meet customer demand. The Division will shift to a six-day weekly […]readmore
On March 27th at approximately 1:05 AM, officers responded to 12 Nickerson St for the report of multiple people stabbing themselves. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 56 year old male of 12 Nickerson St who was covered in blood and had a serious injury to his right eye. The male victim first advised officer that […]readmore
Federal funds will help ensure public transportation doesn’t become a casualty of COVID-19 as leaders remind everyone to continue doing their part to minimize exposure PROVIDENCE, RI – As transit agencies nationwide are hit hard by steep reductions in ridership and revenue caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking […]readmore