‘No V.I. Child Goes Hungry’ Feeding Initiative Resumes October 1
ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Education will resume its “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Thurs., October 1. Breakfast and lunch may be picked up together and are available until supplies last. Meals will not be served on holidays or weekends. Meals are […]
Vehicles Stolen from Government Agency Recovered, Suspect in Custody
ST. CROIX, USVI – On September 25 at approximately 1:26 p.m., officers were notified of the theft of two vehicles from the VI Department of Health’s headquarters in Estate Richmond. The vehicles were quickly discovered by officers. The vehicles were carefully followed by officers and tracked by the VI Department of Property and Procurement utilizing […]
Department of Health Confirms Twentieth Death Related to COVID-19
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — 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 twentieth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 57-year old male on St. Thomas. The department continues to work with other agencies in […]
Department of Health Immunization Outreach Calendar 2020-2021 Influenza Season
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (September 23, 2020) — Over the next few months the Department of Health will be offering Influenza vaccines to all adult residents throughout the Territory. Anyone wishing to receive the Influenza vaccine must bring their Immunization Card with them as well as one of the following items: Insurance card/information, […]
Governor Bryan Updates Public on COVID Testing at VI Airports
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said Monday, during his weekly press conference, that the pilot phase for COVID testing at the territory’s airports began this weekend. In June, the VI Department of Tourism created a portal where travelers can upload negative tests prior to travel into the territory. Since then, the VI […]
Territory Reopens to Leisure Travel Visitors on Saturday
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The territory will reopen to leisure travelers tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th, however, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is reminding the public that the territory remains in the Safer at Home phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response. On Saturday Sept. 12, “we allowed hotels and other guest lodgings to begin accepting reservations and […]
Communications Director Reminds VI Families about P-EBT Program, Asks for Community’s Patience as School Year Begins with Soft Opening
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the Government House weekly press briefing, Richard Motta Jr., Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor, reminded the community that the Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) program continues to issue cards to eligible students and asked for the public’s patience as the Department of Education begins the 2020-2021 school […]
Governor Bryan Moves Territory to “Safer at Home” Status
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. allowed a number of restrictions under the “Stay at Home” order to expire, effectively moving the Territory up to “Safer at Home” status, meaning that nonessential businesses are allowed to reopen. Governor Bryan also said the Territory is scheduled to […]
Department of Health Confirms Eighteenth Death Related to COVID-19
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands—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 eighteenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 68-year old female on St. Croix. The department continues to work with other agencies in taking unprecedented […]
Department of Health Confirms Seventeenth Death Related to COVID-19
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands—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 seventeenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 93-year old male on St. Thomas. The department continues to work with other agencies in taking unprecedented […]
