U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St. […]
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “Authority”) would like to address recent misinformation circulating about current lead levels in St. Croix’s potable water system. As much as we work closely with the media, it is important to ensure that information received and shared has been verified and from
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the 2023 Holiday Schedule. On these dates during the holiday season government employees will be granted administrative leave and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed: Friday, November 10, 2023: Veteran’s Day (Observed) Holiday – Closed Thursday, November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Closed Friday, November
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “Authority”) has successfully completed extended water sampling in collaboration with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) in downtown Christiansted, an additional step in ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the Authority’s potable water supply. Today, sampling extended in the
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Nicole Craigwell-Syms is announcing the successful completion of the VI Department of Health’s pilot testing phase of the “Safe Haven – A Lead-Free Families Initiative” program. Results from the pediatric lead testing of 64 Alfredo Andrews Elementary School students in Granny Pre-K, first and second grade all returned
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Government House is deeply saddened to announce the funeral arrangements for the late Director Daryl A. “Mousy” George of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Director George, a dedicated public servant and esteemed community member, will be honored with a series of ceremonies to celebrate his life and contributions. Candlelight Vigils: 1.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As part of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s (“WAPA” or “Authority”) commitment to addressing the presence of high lead levels in specific areas on St. Croix, yesterday, WAPA in collaboration with VI Paving completed exploratory digging in the Strawberry Hill area. During this process, several components of the existing
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On October 30, 2023, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in the District of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands in response to the presence of elevated levels of contaminants in the water distribution system on the island. The Executive Order that Governor Bryan
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued an executive order declaring the territory’s ecosystems to be natural infrastructure, critical for protection by the Territory.The U.S. Virgin Islands is hosting the United States Coral Reef Task Force annual jurisdictional meeting in St. Thomas from October 22-27, at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The VI Water and Power Authority collaborated with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), the Departmcnt of Health (DOH), and VITEMA to address critical lead and copper concerns at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Dialogue held on Tuesday at the Rotary Club West in Frederiksted. The event brought
