U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) announced the launch of a virtual work readiness program for at- risk youth referred by DHS’s Division of Intervention and Prevention Services (DIPS). The eight-week virtual training pilot program was developed by VIDOL’s Youth Services […]
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Viya Wins Ookla® Speedtest AwardTM For Fastest Broadband Internet In The U.S. Virgin Islands
ViyaResidential and Business customers enjoy the fastest broadband network in the Virgin Islands. Viya proves its position as the Virgin Islands’ leader in telecommunications by receiving the prestigious “Fastest Broadband Internet” award from Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband testing.* Ookla has the most comprehensive analytics on internet performance, and only grants these awards […]
Start 2021 Right With Safety & Health Goals!
Presented by Safety In Paradise, UVI Cell The COVID-19 pandemic has not only impacted the way we see and experience the world but also the way we work and do business. This worldwide crisis has ignited a renewed interest and reinforced the value of keeping workers safe. Having a plan and establishing ways to care […]
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES
ST. CROIX—On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Chairman Kenneth L. Gittens and members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, received updates in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on the territory’s economic status from the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), Bureau of Economic Research (BER), and the Department of Tourism (DOT). Wayne […]
Senators Adopt Rules of the 34th Legislature, Amend Committee Memberships
A majority of senators voted to adopt rules that will govern their tenure in the 34th Legislature and made changes to the composition of four standing committees on Monday afternoon, January 25, 2021 during Legislative Session at the Capitol Building. The meeting of the full body was a continuation of their first held on January […]
Veterans Opportunity for COVID-19 Vaccination
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the following groups of Veterans: Veterans eligible for and receiving care at VA who are 55 years of age or older Veterans that are Hemodialysis, Chemotherapy, Spinal Cord patients Veterans that are Organ Transplant patients Homeless Veterans Veterans that are First Responders (EMT, Police, […]
