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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—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

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.

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

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

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

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