U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In an effort to mitigate the growing spread of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered all beaches to be closed at 4 p.m. for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and all bars are ordered to stop serving, and alcohol
Program Changes to Accommodate COVID-19 Physical Distance Project Based Learning. USVI-June 29, 2020- Commissioner Gary Molloy announces the official kick-off of the VI Department of Labor’s (VIDOL) 2020 Summer Labor Investing For Tomorrow’s Program (LIFT), that will take place July 1-August 28, 2020. All the candidates that applied for the
(US VIRGIN ISLANDS) – Department of Human Services (DHS) has released its statutory, licensing requirements, rules, and regulations regarding the re-opening of child care programs and summer camps. “It is critical, especially as we continue to evaluate the safety of group activities and settings during this COVID-19 Pandemic, that anyone
Are you wondering why the sky looks a little weird today? What you’re seeing is a mixture of dust and sand from the Sahara in North Africa that made its way to the Caribbean. Saharan dust may trigger pre-existing respiratory conditions and may cause symptoms like a dry cough, a
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
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
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
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
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
