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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

July 18, 2020 | 8:11 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr,  issued the following statement Saturday in remembrance of civil rights icon and long-serving congressman John Lewis: “Today the world lost a giant, and the freedom struggle, a leader and icon. Congressman Lewis spent his entire life fighting for racial, social,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his updated on COVID-19 on Thursday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin, St. Croix School Superintendent Carlos MacGregor and St. Thomas-St. John School Superintendent Stephon Jurgen gave details on the V.I. Education Department’s plan for reopening the Territory’s schools. On Monday, Governor Bryan announced he is pushing back

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will provide an update on COVID-19 in the Territory on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 1 p.m. AST. In addition, although Governor Bryan has delayed the opening of schools until at least September 8, he also will discuss the Department of Education’s school reopening plan. In keeping with CDC and Virgin Islands

Limetree Bay and Virgin Islands Department of Health Significantly Increase Testing and Tracing of Refinery Workers U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his COVID-19 update on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said he is delaying the reopening of the Territory’s schools until at least September 8 as the virus pandemic continues to surge in the Virgin

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Thursday addressing the closure of an illegal horse racing track in St. Croix: “The Virgin Islands Government cannot ignore illegal activity once brought to our attention. And while I understand the frustration with the action taken to end this illegal horse racing activity,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation commemorating the birthday of Governor Juan F. Luis on July 10. Governor Luis, who first became governor of the Virgin Islands when Governor Cyril King died, was elected as the third governor of the Territory and served for two terms, making him the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said during his COVID-19 update on Thursday that beginning Wednesday, July 15, residents of 10 states that are hotspots for the COVID-19 virus must present test results showing they have tested negative for it or quarantine  upon their arrival into the Territory. Governor Bryan also issued an

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will provide an update on COVID-19 in the Territory on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 1 p.m. AST.  In keeping with CDC and Virgin Islands Health Department guidelines to adhere to social distancing, no media will be allowed into Government House and the press briefing will be conducted via conference call. Who: