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Governor Bryan Mourns Passing of Former St. Croix Senator Leroy Arnold

US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement on the passing of former St. Croix Senator Leroy Arnold: “It is with great sadness that Yolanda and I share our condolences with the family, friends, and all in the Virgin Islands community who mourn the loss of Leroy “Crime” Arnold.  “A former […]

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Governor Bryan Eases Seating-Capacity Restrictions For Houses of Worship

Administration Announces Criminal Penalties For Individuals Who Forge Required COVID Test Documentation U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In advance of the upcoming Easter holidays, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has eased restrictions for churches, which now can have gatherings of up to 200 people or 50 percent of their capacity, whichever is less, Government House Communications Director Richard

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Finance Department, Bureau of Internal Revenue Distribute $15 Million in Income Tax Refunds

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue sent out more than 6,000 income tax refunds to residents this week totaling more than $15 million as the Bryan-Roach Administration stands by its commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands. The latest disbursement is a continuation of

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Governor Bryan Issues Statement About EPA’s Withdrawal of Limetree Bay Permit

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to withdraw one of the Limetree Bay permits: “As many of you are aware, under my predecessor, the Government of the Virgin Islands entered into a series of operating agreements with Limetree Bay to restart operations of

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Senate Rules Committee Unanimously Approves Nomination Of Derek Gabriel for Public Works Commissioner

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Senate Rules and Judiciary Committee on Thursday night unanimously approved Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s nomination of Derek Gabriel to become the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. All six members of the Senate committee voted in favor of moving Mr. Gabriel’s nomination forward for a vote by the full

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Royal Caribbean Tells USVI Businesses It’s Ready to Sail At Governor’s Second Community Business Forum

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Royal Caribbean asked V.I. businesses to be prepared for the cruise line’s return to the Territory at Wednesday’s Community Business Forum sponsored by the Office of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The Royal Caribbean Group said with its new protocols that include requiring passengers and crew to be vaccinated before sailing, it

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Governor Bryan Congratulates Adrianne Todman On Her Nomination for Deputy Secretary of HUD

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement congratulating native Virgin Islander Adrianne Todman following the announcement that President Biden intends to nominate her for the position of Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: “I want to congratulate Adrianne Todman on the announcement of her nomination and also thank her

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Governor Bryan Testifies About “Building Back Better” Before U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources and told federal lawmakers that Virgin Islanders are well-versed in resilience and building back; however, the territories lack the financial support from the federal government that would allow them to stay abreast of the constant challenges 

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