DOH Reminder – “No Mask, No Service” is Still in Effect
June 14, 2021, US Virgin Islands -The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) reminds the public and businesses to continue utilizing COVID-19 safety measures – masks are still mandatory in all businesses and public spaces. This policy applies to staff and patrons. In addition, businesses are subject to fines and closure if they do not comply with the “No Mask, No Service” policy designed to keep COVID-19 […]
Health Department Announces the Pfizer Vaccine Available to 12 to 15 Year Olds in the Territory
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (May 15, 2021) – The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that children ages 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine since the agency expanded its Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The Virgin Islands Department of Health has adopted this new change and pleased to say that children ages 12 to 15 can be vaccinated for […]
DOH Reminds Food Establishments and the Public of Permit Requirements
May 14, 2021 (Christiansted, VI) – The VI Department of Health (VI DOH), Division of Environmental Health (DEH) wants to remind food establishments and the public of the following permitting requirements: In addition to a license to do business, all establishments which operate restaurants or itinerant restaurants, who serve or manufacture frozen desserts, soft drinks or ice, who introduce […]
Governor Bryan Issues Statement on Limetree Bay Flare Incident
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement concerning the Limetree Bay Refinery flare incident Wednesday: “The flare incident that occurred at the refinery today is totally unacceptable and is a clear indicator that there are issues with the restart of refinery operations at Limetree Bay. “Lieutenant Governor Roach and I both […]
2021 High School Graduation Update
ST. THOMAS, USVI – In an effort to reinforce and clarify plans for the 2021 high school graduations announced in the Virgin Islands Department of Education’s May 5 Community Update, the following is true for all public high schools in the Territory: All graduation ceremonies will be conducted in a hybrid fashion—some ceremony elements will […]
Havensight Bar Owners Reminded Not to Serve Alcohol to Minors
ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Thomas / St. John District, is advising individuals and bar owners around the Havensight area that the VIPD will have a pronounced presence for the Carnival event on April 30. Individuals and bar owners are reminded that the legal drinking age is 18 years old. […]
VI Government Alerts St. Croix Residents About Potential Health Effects Caused By Refinery Emissions
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (April 24, 2021)— Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) advises the community that the department has confirmed that there were elevated concentrations of H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) in the No. 8 flare header at the Limetree Bay Facility. The department is in close communications […]
Department of Health Halts Janssen Vaccine Administration Out of Abundance of Caution
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — In a joint statement from CDC and FDA, it has been recommended that the use of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the United States be paused out of an abundance of caution, effective Tuesday, April 13. According to the statement, of the 6.8 million Janssen COVID-19 […]
VITEMA to Host Community Emergency Response Team Training Events
April 8, 2021 – The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency will host a series of in-person disaster preparedness training events throughout the territory as part of a national Community Emergency Response Team (CERTS) exercise beginning April 9 th on St. Croix. The multi-day event will educate volunteers about preparedness for the hazards that may […]
Department of Health Resumes Health Card Services Schedule
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (March 29, 2021) – Beginning April 6, 2021, Health Cards will be issued from Monday to Friday, 9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-3 pm at both Department of Health locations. The Division of Environmental Health Services issues Health Cards, which are required to work in the following industries: food service, childcare, […]