En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly press briefing to update residents about the status of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. was joined by Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez, who announced a second round of P-EBT benefits, and Division of Personnel Director Dayna Clendinen, who announced […]

En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. allowed a number of restrictions under the “Stay at Home” order to expire, effectively moving the Territory up to “Safer at Home” status, meaning that nonessential businesses are allowed to reopen. Governor Bryan also said the Territory is

Reopening of Schools Postponed Until September 14, All School Campuses Remain Closed U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. gave details about why he extended the “Stay-at-Home” order until September 8. As a result of the Governor extending the current restrictions, the planned September 8 reopening of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. stressed the need for residents to refrain from moving about the Territory as the territory enters the critical second week of its “Stay at Home” phase. While he announced some adjustments in easing some of the current requirements of his

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach and Public Works Commissioner Nelson Petty Jr. had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning for the completion of the initial phase of the Veterans Drive road project, which is part of a larger revitalization of the St. Thomas Waterfront and Downtown Charlotte Amalie.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has rescheduled the Special Session he called for the Senate from Tuesday, August 18, to Tuesday, August 25, because of the present circumstances of COVID-19 affecting the Legislature. On Monday, August 17, Sen. Kenneth Gittens disclosed that he had tested positive for the virus, and the necessity

13th Supplemental Executive Order Returning to Stay At Home U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered the Territory to return to “Stay at Home” status, or the orange level, which means the closure of non-essential businesses, restaurants limited

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed into law Bill No. 33-0341, amending the V.I. Code regarding the authorization of administrative leave during medical pandemics or medical states of emergency. ACT 8327 grants up to 80 hours of administrative leave with pay for certain government employees who are being quarantined or whose

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Agriculture (VIDA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, to celebrate the grand reopening of the St. Croix Abattoir, which has been completely renovated to better serve the community. The media is invited to attend. “Finally, after months of a voluntary

Matching Fund Securitization Act Will Mark USVI’s Re-entry Into Bond Market, Reduce Debt Service, Cut Overall Interest Rate on Current Debts U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday announced another positive change in the Territory’s financial future. The Governor has proposed legislation that will create a significant revenue stream for the U.S.