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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 […]

August 6, 2020 | 3:30PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House entered into a $30,000 purchase order with The Strategy Group VI, LLC (TSG) for print and digital media marketing services. That purchase order covered a period of six months and expired on July 10, 2020.  Government House met the procurement requirements pursuant to

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

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has taken action on 22 measures, vetoing six of the measures and signing 16 of them into law. Among the measures the Governor approved is Bill No. 33-0077, which is focused on preventing financial exploitation and abuse of elderly persons and dependent adults. However, the Governor also

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. told “Sam the Sailor” he is always welcome in the U.S. Virgin Islands after he was released from Schneider Hospital on Friday following his successful battle against COVID-19. Rolly Tolentino, 47, was admitted to Schneider Hospital in critical condition on May 7 after being rescued from a

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent a letter on Friday to Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. imploring him to get the 33rd Legislature to take action on a bill to restrict mass gatherings as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan sent the proposed legislation to the Legislature in

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