Elective Surgeries and Outpatient Procedures Return to JFL Hospital
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 22, 2020 – The Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center Hospital (“JFL”) has resumed elective surgeries and outpatient procedures, effective June 23, 2020. According to Interim Chief Executive Officer, Dyma B. Williams, RN, BSN, CPHRM, MJ, “Through the pandemic, JFL has performed urgent and emergent surgical […]
Taiwan Shares Experience in Fighting Coronavirus with the U.S. and Canada
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (June 22, 2020) Taiwan hosted a videoconference with the U.S. and Canada to share the country’s experiences and approach for combating coronavirus (COVID-19) on June 2nd, 2020 (EST). Co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taipei City-based Taiwan Adventist Hospital, and local governments in Canada and the U.S., the event […]
National HIV Testing Day 2020
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (June 22, 2020) This Saturday, June 27th, is National HIV Testing Day, and annual event to recognize the importance of regular testing for HIV and the early diagnosis of HIV. The theme for 2020 is the power of “Knowing” – knowing your HIV status, knowing your risk, knowing your HIV […]
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 8, 2020
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) is informing the public and businesses that the Virgin Islands Government has developed Guidances to protect the community and avoid transmission of the COVID-19 virus. As such, the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) have updated the COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs by allowing restricted […]
USVI Officially Enters ‘Open Doors” Phase of Territory’s Plan to Safely Resume Operations in Response to COVID-19
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Before giving his weekly update on the status of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took a few minutes to address the riots across the United States and condemned racism, social inequities, and violence, while asking Virgin Islanders to support the Virgin Islands Police Department. “I know […]
VIDE’s Virtual Graduation 2020 At-A-Glance
DOE – Feeding Initiative to Expand Meal Distributions on St. Croix, May 4 & 6, 2020
FEEDING INITIATIVE TO EXPAND MEAL DISTRIBUTIONS ON ST. CROIX My Brother’s Workshop partners with VIDE to distribute meals ST. CROIX, USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s (VIDE) “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative, which distributes breakfast and lunch to V.I. students each weekday during school closures due to COVID-19, will expand distribution […]
Governor Bryan Issues “Safer At Home” Order – Government of the United States Virgin Islands
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Wednesday he is implementing a “Safer At Home” order that will become effective on Monday, May 4. The Governor also said he is issuing an executive order that will detail the phased reopening of non-essential businesses and the guidelines to which they will be subject. The […]
Health Department Announces Two Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Deaths
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is deeply saddened to announce confirmation of the territory’s second and third confirmed COVID- 19 deaths on St. Thomas and St. Croix respectively. The second deceased is a 72-year-old female St. Thomas resident with a history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. At the time of her death she […]
VIDOH Modifies St. Croix Mosquito Project in Light of COVID-19
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) is committed to protecting the health and overall wellness of its communities. As of April 8, due to delays brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Croix Mosquito Project, a Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) mosquito release project, which does not involve genetic modification, has been discontinued as […]