Be Safe During a Power Outage
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – When the power goes out, there can be serious impacts on daily activities. While a generator can ease these challenges, it can pose a danger if not used properly. Here are some safety tips: Have your generator inspected yearly and replace any worn parts. Use a qualified electrician to install […]
Governor Bryan Extends ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. gave details about why he extended the “Stay-at-Home” order until September 8. As a result of the Governor extending the current restrictions, the planned September 8 reopening of the Territory’s public schools has been pushed back to September 14, and […]
Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Open with Limited Services
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh would like to inform the motoring public that due to the extension of the Stay-at-Home order issued by Governor Albert Bryan Jr.; the bureau will only be serving customers by appointment only. As Governor Bryan has extended the Stay at Home phase in an effort mitigate the spread of […]
Reopening of 2020-2021 School Year for Public School Students Delayed One Week
ST. THOMAS – In keeping with Governor Albert Bryan Jr’s August 29 extension of the territory’s Stay-at-Home Order, the Virgin Islands Department of Education has delayed the start of public schools for one week, with classes beginning on Mon., Sept. 14, and not Tues., Sept. 8. All students will learn from home, as previously announced. […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) Recognizes September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (August 31, 2020) – September is recognized as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to highlight the prevalence of childhood obesity; address its impact; and provide resources and support for families in assessing, preventing, and treating childhood obesity. There is compelling evidence that childhood obesity threatens the health and wellbeing of […]
Department of Health Announces An Additional Death Related to COVID-19
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (August 31, 2020) —After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s fifteenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 49-year old male on St. Thomas. The department continues to work with other […]
Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistant Renewal Reminder Announcement
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (August 19, 2020) Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure (VIBNL) Vice-Chair, Ophelia Powell-Torres, reminds all Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) that application packets for renewal period 2021-2022 should be submitted no later than December 15, 2020. All packets must be received by December 15, 2020, […]
Governor Bryan Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., announced Saturday morning that he will sign an Executive Order extending the territory’s current Stay at Home order. The restrictions under the current Stay at Home Order are set to expire at 6 am Monday, August 31. Governor Bryan’s new Executive Order will extend those restrictions an […]
USVI Department of Human Services Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (PEBT) Distribution Begins
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the distribution of food assistance to over 13,000 children (from schools that participated in the School Lunch Program) totaling over $4.9 million additional dollars to the Territory via an Electronic Benefit Transfer System (EBT). After much anticipation, Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits began to roll […]
Veterans COVID-19 Testing Available 31 Aug – 28 Sept 2020
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will be conducting testing for Virgin Islands Veterans during the period of August 31st thru September 28th, 2020 on the islands of St. Croix, St Thomas and St John. This 2nd round of COVID-19 testing will be conducted at the VA Clinic locations on St. Croix and St. Thomas. Testing […]
