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Press releases, news, announcements, statements and other public information from VITEMA.
HR Corner: Tip of the Week - 5 Tips to Stay Secure in the Office
Dec 31, 2019
VITEMA Welcomes Two New Members to its Executive Team
Dec 19, 2019
Noel Smith as the Agency’s Assistant Director and Joseph Hodge as the Deputy Director of Operations.
Beach Advisory (December 6, 2019)
Dec 6, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Lindbergh Bay, Sapphire, Secret Harbor, Vessup Bay, and Water Bay (St. Thomas).
UVI and VITEMA to host Public Meetings on Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan
Nov 27, 2019
The community is invited to participate in meetings geared towards the development of the Territorial Hazard Mitigation & Resiliency Plan.
Beach Advisory (November 22, 2019)
Nov 22, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bolongo Bay, Coki Point, Frenchman’s Bay, Morningstar (St. Thomas).
HR Corner: Tip of the Week - Effective Communication
Nov 21, 2019
The key to success is communication.
Central High School Closed November 19 Due to Reoccurrence of Gaseous Odor Impacting Campus
Nov 18, 2019
In response to the ongoing issue, an Incident Command System (ICS) has been stood up as professionals continue to work diligently to identify the source of the odor.
Beach Advisory (November 15, 2019)
Nov 15, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Dorsch (STX); Coki Point, Morningstar, Water Bay (STT); Great Cruz Bay (STJ).
Beach Advisory (November 8, 2019)
Nov 8, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bluebeard’s, Brewer’s Bay, Morningstar (St. Thomas); Cane Bay, Pelican Cove--Cormorant (St. Croix).
HR Corner: Tip of the Week - Strength
Oct 28, 2019
You are stronger than you think!
Beach Advisory (October 25, 2019)
Oct 25, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Great Cruz Bay and Oppenheimer (St. John).
HR Corner: Tip of the Week - Persistence
Oct 21, 2019
Beach Advisory (October 18, 2019)
Oct 18, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point, Hull Bay, Lindquist, and Water Bay (St. Thomas); Grapetree Bay (St. Croix).
Temporary Closure of VITEMA Offices on St. Croix
Oct 18, 2019
Temporarily closed during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., today.
Racetrack Gas Station Reopens Following Fuel Spill Cleanup
Oct 18, 2019
The Racetrack Gas Station located on the South-East end of St. John, on Southside Road, reopened for business Wednesday afternoon following a fuel spill on Monday morning.
VITEMA Conducts Live Test of EAS Capabilities as Part of Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Oct 18, 2019
Over 13,710 USVI residents joined the nation and participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill hosted by VITEMA territory wide.
Beach Advisory (October 11, 2019)
Oct 11, 2019
Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Bolongo Bay (St. Thomas).
HR Corner: Tip of the Week - Adversity
Oct 4, 2019
U.S. Virgin Islands Test of the Emergency Alert System
Oct 3, 2019
On October 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. VITEMA, in coordination with FCC and FEMA, will conduct a LIVE Test of the territory’s Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) capabilities.
Beach Advisory (September 27, 2019)
Sep 27, 2019
September 23-27, 2019: Eleven beaches did not meet the water quality standards because they exceed the established Enterococci Bacteria threshold and therefore are not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing.
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