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VIPFA Board of Directors August Meeting Scheduled

Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. will convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Public…

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Gov. John deJongh Jr. issues a statement about Tuesday's midday shooting at the Tutu Park Mall parking lot that left two injured. A 17-year-old was arrested.

 
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National Park Service Announces Temporary Road Closure

On Monday, Aug. 2, the National Park Service will conduct a temporary road closure from 5-11 a.m. on the north end of Company Street between Hospital Street and Church Street.

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2010-07-29 11:39:04
Green Sand Wires Field in Sunday’s Feature

Green Sand withstood late challenges from Lost River and Temo’s Dream to come away with a wire-to-wire victory in Sunday’s feature race at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack.

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2010-07-26 19:34:33
HOVENSA Awards Scholarships to V.I. High School Graduates

Hovensa L.L.C. has awarded scholarships to 10 recent graduates of Virgin Islands high schools to assist them in their pursuit of a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.

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2010-07-22 01:35:52
Lifestyles - Health-Fitness — St. Croix
Governor Praises V.I. Diabetes Projects, Thanks Danish Company for Funding

 

            Governor John P. de Jongh Jr. recently urged Virgin Islands residents to take advantage of educational programs concerned with managing diabetes mellitus that are being offered through a joint venture with the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.
Read entire articleJul 30 2010 - 1:41am
Government and Organizations Offering Free Developmental Screenings for Preschoolers

Parents with concerns about their young child’s development should take advantage of a free developmental screening or Child Find being offered jointly by the Departments of Health, Education and Human Services, as well as Lutheran Social Services and the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.

Read entire articleMar 17 2010 - 2:15am
DOH Issues Advisory on Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Department of Health Commissioner Julia Sheen is advising the public of recent reports of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, in the territory and is urging residents to seek medical attention if they feel they have contracted the infection.

Read entire articleMar 5 2010 - 4:16pm
Human Services Holds Developmental Screening for Children at Three Locations

The Department of Human Services, in conjunction with others, will host Child Find, a free developmental screening for children from birth to 5 years-old.

Read entire articleMar 4 2010 - 5:14pm
Walking Club Plans Two Group Walks for Feb. 27 and 28

VI Walking Club Association invites the public to walk with it on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Read entire articleFeb 25 2010 - 5:05pm
Health Department Hosts Symposium on Breast Cancer

The Department of Health’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program will host a cancer symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Bennie and Martha Foundation Conference Center, St. Croix.

Read entire articleOct 16 2009 - 3:05am
Human Services Advises Head Start Parents to Take Precautions Against H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

The Department of Human Services Head Start program advises parents with children in the program to practice safe measures to reduce the spread of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus.

Read entire articleMay 6 2009 - 4:40am
DOH Dental Program to Close Down March 24-27

In order to better serve its clients, the Department of Health's Dental Program will be closed Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 27.

Read entire articleMar 23 2009 - 2:59pm
VICARE Holds Coference on Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awarness

VICARE and Clinical Laboratory Inc. is joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in celebrating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. VICARE will hold a mini-conference “Caribbean Women Taking Action on HIV” on Saturday, March 21.

Read entire articleMar 20 2009 - 9:24am
Free Workshops Focus on Eating Lifestyles

Love Livin, Strength to Strength and KWANZAA365 will hold two free Spring Healing workshops at two venues. Learn how changing your eating lifestyle can change your life.

Read entire articleMar 4 2009 - 11:52am