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30 Sept 2026
Atlantic Hurricane Season Radio Talk Series with Neville JamesAre you ready for hurricane season? Tune in to Atlantic Hurricane Season Radio Talk on WTJX NPR every last Wednesday of the month at 8 AM as VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen sits down with host Neville James to share critical information on preparing for, responding to, and…
Island news and notices
22 Sept 2026
ST. CROIX BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTEDFollow-up testing shows no E. coli in Frederiksted distribution system ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has lifted the Boil Water Advisory issued August 28 following the detection of E. coli at Sample Point 327 in Frederiksted.…
21 Sept 2026
Government of the Virgin Islands Meets with White House OMB and FEMA Officials on Disaster Recovery ProjectsTerritory reports 12 contracts covering 39 projects backed by $13.7 billion in obligated funding as construction activity continues to ramp up U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and senior Government of the Virgin Islands officials met Monday with representatives of…
18 Sept 2026
Governor Bryan Calls for Urgent Washington Meeting on BVI Charter Vessel RulesFederal officials raise BVI charter vessel matter during Washington meeting; Governor seeks October talks and September 25 response U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally called for an urgent Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting in Washington, D.C., after…
14 Sept 2026
Joint Information Center: St. Croix Water System Continues to Recover as WAPA Builds InventoryWater inventory rises from 31 to 38 percent; service improving across West End as boil water advisory remains in effect out of an abundance of caution U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Government of the Virgin Islands Joint Information Center reports that the Virgin Islands Water and…
9 Sept 2026
Governor Bryan Signs Measures Supporting Homeownership, Veterans and Public HealthGovernor acts on August 26 legislation, approves measures supporting housing, veterans and public health while raising concerns over inconsistent legislative scrutiny U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has acted on a series of measures passed by the 36th Legislature…
6 Sept 2026
Joint Information Center: Administration to Conclude Frederiksted Non-Potable Water Distribution MondayAdministration extends temporary distribution operation through September 7 as WAPA continues stabilizing St. Croix water system U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Government of the Virgin Islands Joint Information Center announces that the Administration will conclude operations at the…
31 Aug 2026
Governor Bryan Issues Executive Order to Sustain Coordinated St. Croix Water ResponseAction maintains deployment of government resources as water production resumes and distribution system recovery continues U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 548-2026 to formalize and sustain the Government of the Virgin Islands’…
31 Aug 2026
Joint Information Center: Administration Continues Non-Potable Water Distribution in Frederiksted Beginning at 11 a.m. MondayThree distribution sites will remain available as WAPA rebuilds water inventory and restores pressure across the St. Croix system U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Joint Information Center announced that the Bryan-Roach Administration will continue non-potable water distribution in…
31 Aug 2026
Governor Bryan Proclaims September 2026 as Month of Awareness, Preparedness and Community RecognitionST. THOMAS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations recognizing September 2026 as a month dedicated to education, cultural heritage, public safety, preparedness, health awareness, responsible citizenship and the contributions of Virgin Islanders and…
30 Aug 2026
Administration Adds Third Frederiksted Water Distribution Site on St. CroixFormer Arthur A. Richards Junior High School campus added to Sunday evening distribution as Administration expands emergency water response U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Bryan-Roach Administration has added a third water distribution site in Frederiksted as Governor Albert Bryan Jr.…
30 Aug 2026
Governor Bryan Deploys Emergency Water Distribution Resources on St. CroixPrivate water haulers to provide non-potable water Sunday evening in Frederiksted as drought and system pressures affect water service U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized the deployment of private water haulers on St. Croix as the Bryan-Roach…
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