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 […]
Governor Bryan, Anderson Stewart Family Foundation Announce $1 Million Grant to Fight COVID-19
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation announced Friday that the foundation has given a grant of $1 million to the Virgin Islands Department of Health for equipment and to provide services to residents in the department’s fight against COVID-19. The grant will be used to purchase […]
*Week of April 6-8* “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative Review
Many USVI SNAP Recipients to Receive Supplemental Allotments Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New OSHA Poster Aimed At Reducing Workplace Exposure to the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures […]