U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health, through its Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, today, donated a range of specialized pediatric care supplies to the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center (JFL) on St. Croix. “These donated items will strengthen the hospital’s ability
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., who also serves as the Virgin Islands Commissioner of Insurance, announces that health insurance companies licensed to offer Group Health Insurance in the Territory, will pay the costs for Coronavirus COVID-19 tests. The Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation required each health
VIHFA HOUSING RECOVERY PROGRAMS REMAIN OPERATIONAL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC ST. CROIX, USVI –The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) announced today that it intends to keep the EnVIsion Tomorrow Homeowner and Rental Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program moving forward despite the impact that the growing coronavirus health crisis has had throughout
Following territory-wide school closures due to the coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic, the Virgin Islands Department of Education will distribute breakfast and lunch to students attending V.I. public, private and parochial schools in its “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” feeding initiative, beginning Thursday, March 26. In keeping with guidance from local
Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe provided the following update concerning port operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands as health officials work to address the coronavirus pandemic. Airports: Both the Cyril E. King and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airports are open. However, VIPA has noticed a marked drop
