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Press releases, public notices, advisories and other public information from VITEMA.

 

  • VITEMA to Distribute Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Maps for 2023

    May 5, 2023
    VITEMA will distribute 6,000 free Hurricane Tracking Maps for use by the public beginning May 8th on all four U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Beach Advisory (September 30, 2022)

    Sep 30, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Bolongo Bay, Brewers Bay, Coki Point, Frenchman’s Bay.
  • Beach Advisory (September 23, 2022)

    Sep 23, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Vessup Bay on St. Thomas.
  • Beach Advisory (September 9, 2022)

    Sep 9, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: St. Thomas: Brewer’s Bay, Frenchman’s Bay, Lindbergh Bay, Sapphire Beach, Secret Harbor. St. John: Frank Bay.
  • Beach Advisory (September 2, 2022)

    Sep 2, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Coki Point on St. Thomas.
  • Beach Advisory (August 26, 2022)

    Aug 26, 2022
    All beaches are considered safe for swimming or fishing, but water could not be tested on the following: Cramer’s Park, Grapetree Bay, and Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix. Water Bay on St. Thomas.
  • Beach Advisory (August 19, 2022)

    Aug 19, 2022
    Not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing: Vessup Bay on St. Thomas.
  • Beach Advisory (August 12, 2022)

    Aug 12, 2022
    All beaches are considered safe for swimming or fishing, but please note that water from the following could not be tested: St. Thomas: Water Bay. St. Croix: Protestant Cay, Princess (Condo Row), Grapetree Bay.
  • 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.

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