U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) is announcing that sandbags and sand will be distributed territory-wide on Thursday, August 13, 2020, and Tuesday, August 18, 2020, to residents whose property is susceptible to flooding. “Normally, we issue sandbags and sand only when there is an imminent threat of flooding […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House issued the following statement on Friday in response to information circulated about plans to renew COVID restrictions on businesses and other community activities: “Neither Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House nor the administration’s COVID-19 Task Force have made any official announcements concerning beach closures, added restrictions to restaurants’ current

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday released the following statement extending condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Wilma Marsh Monsanto: “The Virgin Islands community, and specifically local St. Johnians, lost a guiding light in the movement to protect and advance the rights of native St. Johnians. “Wilma Marsh

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday thanked members of the 33rd Legislature who participated in the Senate’s Committee of the Whole hearing about the contract negotiations between the Virgin Islands Department of Health and Avera to provide contact-tracing services during the COVID-19 epidemic. “I would like to commend the Legislature for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. began his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday with a plea to residents to unite against the gun violence that has been plaguing the Territory and come forward with information about recent homicides. “Today, I want to address another serious public health and safety issue here in our

En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – President Trump has approved Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s request for an emergency disaster declaration for the weather system that moved through the Territory on Wednesday, July 29. Governor Bryan submitted his request on Monday, in advance of the storm’s impact. On Wednesday, the Governor also issued an executive order

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., in advance of the full effects of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 has instituted a curfew that goes into effect at midnight Thursday, July 30, 2020, through noon on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Governor Bryan also closed all Government of the Virgin Islands offices effective at 1 p.m.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. urged residents to stay vigilant and prepare for the weather system heading toward the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico that is expected to become a tropical storm at some point on Wednesday. “I know that this is an incredibly stressful

En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. made a number of announcements, including the activation of the Department of Tourism online portal for passengers arriving in the Territory; noting the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); nominating two prosecutors for the V.I.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his update on COVID-19 on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said the Government of the Virgin Islands is in a critical situation regarding its financial status, and he detailed the efforts his Administration has been taking to lobby the federal government for assistance. However, the Governor also said all signs