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Governor Bryan: $1,400 Stimulus Checks Going Out This Week

$600 Distribution Completed With Checks Going to 92 Percent of 2019 Tax Filers U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced at Monday’s Government House weekly press briefing that the $1,400 stimulus payments from the American Rescue Act will begin going out to tax filers who are eligible this week, following the completion of the […]

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Governor Bryan meets with New CEO, Management of Lime-tree Bay

Group discusses restart of refinery operations, recent gas flaring events U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with the newly named Chief Executive Officer of Limetree Bay, Jeff Rinker, and his executive team at Government House Tuesday to discuss the company’s progress in the restart of refinery operations at its facility in St.

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Governor Bryan Proclaims National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., issued a proclamation Monday recognizing “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary from April 18-24 and now is an initiative of the federal Office for Victims of Crime, a division within the U.S. Department of Justice. This year’s theme is “Support Victims. Build

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Governor Bryan’s Statement on Moody’s Assessment of GERS

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement about Moody’s Investors Service’s assessment of the Territory’s financial outlook on the bond market and the solvency of the Government Employees’ Retirement System (GERS) following the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month regarding the past due contributions owed by the

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Governor Bryan Ends Beach Curfew, Eases COVID-19 Restrictions for Restaurants

Governor Announces Native St. Johnian Bosede Bruce as Nominee for Finance Commissioner U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. ended the curfews at all of the Territory’s beaches, which had been ordered closed by 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays to help mitigate the spread of

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Governor Bryan Asks Virgin Islanders to Pray for Residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Community Will Celebrate Second Territorial Day of Prayer on Tuesday U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. said that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is asking Virgin Islanders to keep the residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in their thoughts and prayers as that community deals with

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Governor Bryan Offers Prayers, Support to the People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Letter to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr shared a letter Friday with the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines offering support and assistance to the Islands’ people after a volcano eruption Friday forced more than 16,000 people to evacuate the island of St. Vincent. “On behalf of the People of the US

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Governor Bryan Sends Down Request for $20 Million for More Capital Projects, Additional Road Repairs

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday, submitted legislation to the Virgin Islands Legislature proposing to use approximately $20 million to pave, resurface and install proper drainage to more than two dozen roads throughout the territory. Governor Bryan’s proposal provides $9.6 million to address 13 road projects on St. Croix, and $8.35

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Governor Bryan Attends Ribbon-Cutting For Rebuilt Customs Clearance Facility in Cruz Bay

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday morning attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rebuilt Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility in Cruz Bay, St. John, joining V.I. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe to officially open the all-concrete building that replaced the trailer that previously served as a Customs clearance center

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