Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Annual Liberty Day Celebration Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Due to concerns over forecasted inclement weather, the annual Liberty Day Celebration originally scheduled for today has been postponed. The decision was made to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, as well as event participants and staff. The Liberty Day planning committee is currently working to reschedule the event […]

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Statement from Government House on the Passing of Janlee Cruz

US VIRGIN ISLANDS— Government House released the following statement Saturday on the passing of Mr. Janlee Cruz, a member of the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Executive Security Unit assigned to Government House in St. Croix: Government House is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Janlee Cruz, a cherished team member at Government House

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Abandoned Vehicles Tagged for Removal from Bovoni Housing Community

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Office of the St. Thomas/Water Island Administrator in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA) and the Virgin Islands Police Department on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, tagged and gave official notice to owners that their vehicles were abandoned and derelict. VIHA staff had given residents prior notification to address

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces Landmark Partnership to Drive Economic Growth in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean

Historic Collaboration Aims to Advance Regional Economic Development, Boost Trade, and Strengthen Connectivity U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a momentous announcement today at Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. unveiled a groundbreaking partnership that promises to transform the economic landscape of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean region. This landmark initiative marks a

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Uber Soca Cruise to Anchor in St. Croix Thursday – Revelers and Residents will Converge in Frederiksted

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta held the weekly Government House briefing Monday from Government House on St. Croix. Motta was joined by Ian Turnbull, Director of the Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals, and VIPD Traffic Commander Arthur Joseph, who provided updates on the Uber Soca Cruise, which is scheduled

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Department of Human Services Announces Change to SNAP Income Guidelines

Residents Urged to Participate in The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta held the weekly Government House Briefing Tuesday from Government House on St. Croix. Joining Motta for the live briefing were VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Department of Human Services Commissioner Averil George and Territorial Epidemiologist Esther

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Governor Bryan Acts on Bills from 35th Legislature’s September Session

Vetoes Four Bills, Approves Nomination of Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea Esq. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on a number of bills passed by the 35th Legislature in its September 27 Regular Session, as well as a number of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget bills, and vetoed Budget Bill Nos. 35-0375, 35-0379, 35-0380

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