CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands sheltering capacity will be “limited” at the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season due to American Red Cross physical distancing requirements brought about by the advent of COVID-19 in December, authorities said. The territory’s lead emergency agencies said this weekend they are coordinating their efforts to react […]
Category: Community Affairs
Op-Ed From Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Regarding The Death Of George Floyd
We observe yet another death of an African American man through non-combative interaction with law enforcement. George Floyd of Minnesota died as a result of an officer’s pressed knee to his neck for an extended period of time during an arrest. Mr. Floyd was heard pleading for his life as he repeatedly stated, “I can’t […]
Federal COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Updated FAQs: From VIDOL
CHRISTIANSTED — The President of the United States signed a law that provides additional Unemployment Insurance (“UI”) assistance to workers impacted by COVID-19 on March 27. This new law provides: • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – Extended eligibility for individuals who have traditionally been ineligible for UI benefits (e.g., self-employed workers, independent contractors);• Federal Pandemic UnemploymentCompensation […]
Entrance To Sion Farm Closed Temporarily From Queen Mary Highway
CHRISTIANSTED – The VIPD Traffic Investigation Bureau is advising the motoring public that starting Tuesday the entrance into the Sion Farm community on Queen Mary Highway will be closed for needed repairs. There will be no vehicular traffic allowed in or out of Sion Farm at that intersection. Motorists wishing to enter the Sion Farm […]
UVI To Host Virtual Open House For Prospective Students On June 3
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3 to present an overview of its programs, answer questions from the public and encourage students to enroll this fall. High school seniors, parents, and anyone interested in learning about undergraduate and graduate programs on St. Thomas and St. […]
Governor Bryan Forms Task Force To Begin V.I. Healthy Housing Initiative
CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. has partnered with the local community and the Corporation for Supportive Housing to launch the Virgin Islands Healthy Housing Initiative to assess housing and healthcare services in four key areas, including Behavioral Health, Youth Rehabilitation Services, Supportive Housing, and Elder Care Services. The Office of the […]
FEMA Obligates $1.6 Million For DSPR To Renew 2 Public Beach Facilities On St. Croix
EAST END, St. Croix — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) announced the obligation of $1,599,393 to the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) to refurbish recreational facilities at two St. Croix beaches. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program will fund the replacement of damaged beachfront facilities at the Fort Frederik Beach in Frederiksted and Cramers Park […]
VING Supports Office Of Veterans Affairs At COVID-19 Testing Sites
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands National Guard assisted with drive-through screenings led by the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs held drive-through COVID-19 screenings at the Barron Spot Village Mall in St. Croix on May 18 and at the Medical Foundation building […]
DPW Ramps Up Roadside Advertisement Enforcement Efforts
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is reminding the community of the need to gain permit approval prior to installing any advertising device along public roadways. According to the Virgin Islands Code, anyone seeking to advertise on a publicly owned street, sidewalk, park or other real property, must seek approval from DPW. Additionally, […]
DHS Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards
FREDERIKSTED — In light of COVID-19 and the associated social distancing guidelines, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted a 90-day extension for all expired Senior Identification (ID) cards effective March 15. The Department is requesting that businesses and banking institutions recognize this announcement (along with the formal letter sent to respective […]