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VI Port Authority Announces Port Operations Updates Due to the Impact of Tropical Storm Laura

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August 22, 2020 | 9:53 AM AST The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has provided the following update on airport and seaport operations as inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Laura impacts the U.S. Virgin Islands: Airports are open and operating as normal today, August 22.  United Airlines has canceled its flight to St. Thomas today.  Travelers are encouraged to contact their airlines directly […]

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VIWMA Team Advises Community of Sewer System Storm Surge and Overflowing Manholes Territorywide

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August 22, 2020 | 7:33 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that due to inclement weather the sewer collection system is experiencing large inflow of storm water which may cause overflows in low line areas. The flow of rain water

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VIWMA Advises Community of Temporary Closure of the Anguilla Landfill and Susannaberg Transfer Station Due to Hazardous Conditions

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August 22, 2020 | 7:30 AM AST The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community and solid waste haulers that the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix and the Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John are temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions caused by torrential rains caused by the passage of

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Government Agencies Adjust Operations During ‘Stay at Home’ Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic

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En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In response to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the Territory and in keeping with Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s executive order moving the USVI back to “Stay at Home” status, Government of the Virgin Island agencies are adjusting their operations. Currently, departments and agencies modifying the operations include: Bureau

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Governor Bryan Announces Distribution Of $20 Million in Income Tax Refunds

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En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday that the Virgin Islands Department of Finance has begun distributing $20 million of income tax refunds. The refunds comprise the rest of the tax refunds owed from 2017 and a portion of those owed from 2018. “Lt. Governor Roach and I sought this

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Governor Bryan Reminds Residents of Requirements During ‘Stay at Home’ Phase that Began Monday

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. reminded residents that the Territory returned to the “Stay at Home” phase for at least the next two weeks while the Bryan/Roach Administration continues trying to mitigate the resurgence of COVID-19 in the USVI. “As we did last month in St.

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Government House on the Air

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—As part of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s commitment to open government and transparency, here is a list of upcoming radio appearances by Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach and Bryan/Roach Administration Cabinet members. Governor Bryan encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas and comments. *** Governor

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Governor Bryan Increases Enforcement for Restaurants, Boaters and Approves Fines for People Not Wearing Masks

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued new mandates in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory, including limiting funerals to groups of 10, closure of restaurants that don’t comply with the executive orders, confiscating of boats that engage in “rafting” or tying

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Governor Bryan’s Judicial Nominees Bring Decades of Experience to the Bench

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s nominees for seats on the Virgin islands Superior Court – Assistant U.S. Attorney Alphonso Andrews and Assistant Attorney General Sigrid Tejo – have decades of experience in all aspects of the legal system, and they both have successful careers as prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Attorney

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Governor Bryan Clarifies Double Stimulus Checks Resulting from Puerto Rico Issuing Direct Deposits

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued further clarification regarding Puerto Rico’s Department of Treasury, known as “Hacienda,” issuing Social Security stimulus payments to Virgin Islands residents by direct deposit, resulting in some Virgin Islanders receiving double Stimulus payments and creating confusion for residents of the Territory. “Several months ago, monies were

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