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Governor Bryan Resubmits Amended Cannabis Use Act

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday resubmitted to the 33rd Legislature an amended version of his proposed Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act, which amends Title 19, Chapter 34 of the V.I. Code, also known as the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act. “This Administration has conducted a series of listening […]

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Governor Bryan Says Territory Would Get $2.25 Billion if HEROES Act Passes Congress

MAY 18, 2020 | 5:07 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his COVID-19 briefing Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said that the HEROES Act going through Congress as another stimulus measure from the COVID-19 pandemic would result in $2.25 billion in federal aid for the Territory to mitigate the financial tsunami the virus has

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COVID-19 Update

Governor Bryan to Update Residents on COVID-19

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will provide an update on COVID-19 in the Territory on Monday, May 18, 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: 

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Governor Bryan Says $10 Million in Stimulus Funds Issued This Week by V.I. Finance Department

En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his COVID-19 briefing Thursday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said that stimulus checks began going out from the Virgin Islands Finance Department on Monday and by the end of the week, 6,271 checks totaling almost $10 million will have been issued. “Everyone who is entitled to a COVID stimulus

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Governor Bryan to Update Residents on COVID-19

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will provide an update on COVID-19 in the Territory on Thursday, May 14, 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: 

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Governor Bryan Says Territory Will Receive Limited Supply of Remdesivir for COVID-19 Patients

En Español MAY 11, 2020 | 4:25 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his COVID-19 briefing Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said that the Territory will be getting a case of the COVID-19 drug Remdesivir this week, and he thanked residents for abiding by the face-covering requirements and other guidelines set forth by his

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Virgin Islands Receives $485,000 To Help Two Health Centers Expand Testing Capabilities

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded almost $485,000 in federal aid funding to the Virgin Islands to support two health clinics in their efforts to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and expand testing for the virus. Frederiksted Health Care Inc. on St. Croix was awarded

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COVID-19 Update

Governor Bryan to Update Residents on COVID-19

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will provide an update on COVID-19 in the Territory on Monday, May 11, 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: 

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