President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday, granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the Territory, triggering the release of federal funds to mitigate the health and economic devastation brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration designates federal assistance to be used for emergency aid related to health care efforts of Coronavirus and peripheral […]
Stop Domestic Violence in Our Community
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a stressful time for people. As a community, we find ourselves spending more time at home with our loved ones than before. Because of the nature of COVID-19 and the enforcement of social distancing, there is an increase in domestic violence within our community. According to […]
Governor Bryan Extends State of Emergency to April 30; Stay-at-Home Order, Business Closures Remain in Effect
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Monday’s Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced he is extending the State of Emergency, as well as the stay-at-home order; the closure of non-essential businesses territory-wide and limiting restaurants to take-out and pick-up orders only, through April 30 in further efforts to slow the spread of […]
DOH – Food Distribution in St. Croix District for March 27
ST. CROIX, USVI –The Virgin Islands Department of Education wishes to inform the public that distribution of breakfast and lunch in the“No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” initiative will take place at all sites in the St. Croix District on Friday, March 27, following the unscheduled interruption of distributions at some sites on Thursday, March 26. […]
Governor Bryan Issues Proclamation Calling for “Virgin Islands Day of Prayer”
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation calling for a “U.S. Virgin Islands Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reflection” on Monday, March 30, 2020. “I invite all Virgin Islanders to join in thoughtful prayer and reflection on the state of our nation and our Territory on March 30, 2020, […]
WAPA Reiterates Commitment to Not Disconnect Delinquent Accounts During Covid-19 State of Emergency
The governing board and executive director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Saturday reaffirmed that the utility will not disconnect delinquent electrical and potable water service accounts for the duration of the COVID-19 state of emergency. In a joint statement Saturday, Board Chairman Anthony D. Thomas, who is also Commissioner of the […]
DLCA Encourages Social Distance Shopping
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) Commissioner, Richard T. Evangelista reminds consumers to practice social distancing when shopping. On Wednesday, March 26, 2020, DLCA and Commissioner Trevor Velinor of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) invited major grocery retailers across the Territory to meet via teleconference to discuss and share with each […]
Health Department Announces Three Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has received confirmation of three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to twenty-two—eleven on Croix, ten on St. Thomas, and one on St. John. On March 27, health officials reported three new cases. The latest St. Thomas cases were a traveler […]
Health Department Announces Two Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (March 27, 2020)—The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has received confirmation of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to nineteen—nine in the St. Croix district and ten in the St. Thomas/St. John district. The latest St. Thomas cases were a […]
VIPD Press Release – VIPD Urges Families to Find Ways to Resolve Conflicts in Wake of COVID-19 State of Emergency
US Virgin Islands –The Virgin Islands Police Department has noticed an increase in the number of calls for service for domestic violence as Virgin Islanders stay at home, heeding Governor Albert Bryan’s orders to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. St. Thomas/St. John Chief of Police Ludrick Thomas and St. Croix Police […]
