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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.

 

  • Beach Advisory (August 5, 2022)

    Aug 5, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing. Please note: Samples could not be collected from Columbus Landing, Grapetree Bay, and Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix. Frenchman’s Bay on St. Thomas.

  • Beach Advisory (July 29, 2022)

    Jul 29, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Water Bay on St. Thomas.

  • Beach Advisory (July 22, 2022)

    Jul 22, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Cane Bay, New Fort (Ft. Louise Augusta), and Protestant Cay on St. Croix.

  • Beach Advisory (July 15, 2022)

    Jul 15, 2022
    All beaches are considered safe for swimming or fishing. But, please note that water from the following beaches could not be tested: Honeymoon Beach on Water Island; Water Bay on St. Thomas; St. Croix beaches.

  • Beach Advisory (July 8, 2022)

    Jul 8, 2022
    Most beaches are considered safe for swimming or fishing. Note: No samples could be collected from: Water Bay on St. Thomas, and St. Croix beaches in general.

  • Beach Advisory (July 1, 2022)

    Jul 1, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing. Please note: Samples could not be collected from St. Croix, and Water Bay on St. Thomas.

  • Beach Advisory (June 24, 2022)

    Jun 24, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing. Please note: Samples could not be collected from Water Bay on St. Thomas, and St. Croix beaches.

  • Beach Advisory (June 17, 2022)

    Jun 17, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Johnson Bay on St. John.

  • Beach Advisory (June 10, 2022)

    Jun 10, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bolongo Bay, and Secret Harbor on St. Thomas.

  • Beach Advisory (June 4, 2022)

    Jun 4, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Protestant Cay and Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix.

  • Beach Advisory (April 22, 2022)

    Apr 22, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Johnson Bay on St. John.

  • Beach Advisory (April 8, 2022)

    Apr 8, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing. Please note: Samples could not be collected from Frank Bay on St. John.

  • Beach Advisory (April 1, 2022)

    Apr 1, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Secret Harbor on St. Thomas.

  • Beach Advisory (March 25, 2022)

    Mar 25, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix. Water quality unknown: Cane Bay, Dorsch Beach, Frederiksted Public Beach, Gentle Winds, Pelican Cove (Comorant), Rainbow Beach, and Stony Ground on St. Croix.

  • Beach Advisory (March 18, 2022)

    Mar 18, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing. But please note, samples could not be collected from Cane Bay on St. Croix.

  • Beach Advisory (March 11, 2022)

    Mar 11, 2022
    All St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island beaches are considered safe for swimming or fishing. Samples were not collected on St. Croix.

  • Beach Advisory (March 4, 2022)

    Mar 4, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John, and Honeymoon Beach on Water Island.

  • Beach Advisory (February 25, 2022)

    Feb 25, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John.

  • Beach Advisory (February 18, 2022)

    Feb 18, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay on St. John.

  • Beach Advisory (January 28, 2022)

    Jan 28, 2022
    All beaches are considered to be safe for swimming or fishing, but no samples could be collected from the following beaches: Gentle Winds on St. Croix and Morningstar on St. Thomas.