Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Lt. Governor Roach Provides Update On Issues, Resolutions With Real Property Tax Database Transition

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Tuesday, June 14, Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach gave an update to residents regarding issues of transitioning to a new system for processing property tax payments and issuing tax bills in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The distribution of the 2022 property tax […]

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Governor Bryan Issues Letter of Intent to Enforce 1983 Law Preserving Land in Annaly Bay as Open Space

Act 4881 also gives Government of the Virgin Islands a 1,000-acre Conservation Easement, which Will Be Used for “Maroon Sanctuary Park” to Preserve Territory’s Culture and History U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a continuing effort to implement long-dormant or overlooked provisions of law, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has sent a letter to the owner currently

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Governor Bryan Resubmits Landmark Behavioral Health Legislation

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Monday’s weekly briefing on June 6, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he has a resubmitted a revised version of his landmark Behavioral Health legislation after making a number of changes to his original proposal based on input from Territory stakeholders, including the 34th Legislature; the Departments of Health; the

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Bryan-Roach Administration Distributing Another $25 Million Round of Income Tax Refunds

Latest payout will cover refunds owed for tax year 2020 and brings Territory closer to paying tax refunds owed to filers in the same year they filed their returns U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, June 6, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announced that the Bryan-Roach Administration will distribute another

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Governor Bryan Submits Proposed Legislation To Establish First Virgin Islands Telehealth Act

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted proposed legislation to the 34th Legislature to establish the first Virgin Islands Telehealth Act, to increase opportunities for Virgin Islanders to greatly enhance how they manage their own health care and provide a greater range of health care choices. The Governor’s proposed legislation includes telemedicine

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Governor Bryan Submits Balanced FY 2023-2024 Executive Budget

Revenue growth projected in all five major revenue collection categories – Personal Income Tax; Corporate Income Tax; Real Property Tax; Gross Receipts Tax; and Excise Tax – allowing Bryan-Roach Administration to target several critical expenditure areas U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent down a balanced Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget to the

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Governor Bryan Reminds Residents and Visitors COVID-19 Travel Portal No Longer in Effect Beginning June 1

Governor Also Invites Community to Celebrate “Aliyah Boston Day” on June 4 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Tuesday’s weekly Government House briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. reminded residents and visitors that, effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the USVI COVID-19 screening Travel Portal will cease to operate.  “As you may know, we are transitioning our response

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Governor Bryan Calls for Justice Department Investigation Into Sex Assault Allegations Made Against Senator Steven Payne

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued a statement Thursday calling on Attorney General Denise George to open an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse made against At-Large Senator Steven Payne by a young woman who alleged that Payne sexually assaulted her when she was a minor. “The allegations against Senator Payne revealed

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Governor Bryan Meets with Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team About Path Forward for Completion of Juan F. Luis Hospital North

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with the Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team (THRT) for a status on the completion of the temporary hospital (JFL North) on St. Croix. The temporary facility is in its final phase of construction with the mechanical building, which will house essential life and safety support functions crucial

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Governor Bryan Testifies to House Natural Resources Committee About Territory’s Needs from Office of Insular Affairs 2023 Budget

Governor strongly urges lawmakers to give the territories parity with states for Supplemental Security Income, which provides monthly payments to meet basic needs, such as food, shelter and clothing U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. testified virtually before the U.S. House’s Committee on Natural Resources during a hearing about the Department of Interior’s

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