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Latest payout will cover refunds owed for tax year 2020 and brings Territory closer to paying tax refunds owed to filers in the same year they filed their returns U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, June 6, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announced that the Bryan-Roach Administration will distribute another […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted proposed legislation to the 34th Legislature to establish the first Virgin Islands Telehealth Act, to increase opportunities for Virgin Islanders to greatly enhance how they manage their own health care and provide a greater range of health care choices. The Governor’s proposed legislation includes telemedicine

Revenue growth projected in all five major revenue collection categories – Personal Income Tax; Corporate Income Tax; Real Property Tax; Gross Receipts Tax; and Excise Tax – allowing Bryan-Roach Administration to target several critical expenditure areas U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent down a balanced Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget to the

Governor Also Invites Community to Celebrate “Aliyah Boston Day” on June 4 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Tuesday’s weekly Government House briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. reminded residents and visitors that, effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the USVI COVID-19 screening Travel Portal will cease to operate.  “As you may know, we are transitioning our response

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued a statement Thursday calling on Attorney General Denise George to open an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse made against At-Large Senator Steven Payne by a young woman who alleged that Payne sexually assaulted her when she was a minor. “The allegations against Senator Payne revealed

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with the Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team (THRT) for a status on the completion of the temporary hospital (JFL North) on St. Croix. The temporary facility is in its final phase of construction with the mechanical building, which will house essential life and safety support functions crucial

Governor strongly urges lawmakers to give the territories parity with states for Supplemental Security Income, which provides monthly payments to meet basic needs, such as food, shelter and clothing U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. testified virtually before the U.S. House’s Committee on Natural Resources during a hearing about the Department of Interior’s

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As part of his “Healthier Horizons” initiative to promote the health and wellness of Virgin Islanders, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced his new “Our Best Life” program to support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of residents with a focus on the senior population. View the Governor’s announcement here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-EDF543JyY “Our

Number of active cases remain higher than hoped throughout Territory U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Tuesday’s weekly Government House briefing, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis said the number of active cases of COVID-19 in the Territory has remained higher that health officials had hoped, and she urged residents to take precautions against spreading the virus

Governor cancels all public appearances and is self-quarantining in accordance with CDC and V.I. Department of Health guidelines U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — After returning to the territory on Tuesday afternoon following a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., and Miami, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 early Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022. Although he is