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VI Department of Health to Close Offices for Staff Appreciation Days

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Department of Health will close its offices in each district respectively, on the following dates, for Staff Appreciation Days: Friday, June 20, 2025 – St. Croix District Friday, June 27, 2025 – St. Thomas-St. John District These closures will allow the Department to honor

(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

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

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

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