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29 People Hospitalized as Department of Health Sees Two More Deaths from Virus And Monitors More than 250 Active Cases Across the U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. struck a somber tone during Monday’s weekly Government House briefing and said the ongoing spike of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Virgin […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered that the Territory’s public schools utilize virtual learning when they reopen on August 9 out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, teachers, and Department of Education personnel while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues its rampant spread throughout the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said he is re-evaluating in-person learning at the Territory’s public schools, which are scheduled to reopen on August 9, and that some pandemic restrictions may have to be re-implemented as the U.S. Virgin Islands deals with an ongoing surge

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the first two winners in the $100,000 Vax-to-Win lottery: St. John resident Ronald Mosholder and St. Croix resident Grethel Smith. They each received $100,000 for being fully vaccinated, and nine more $100,000 drawings are scheduled for each district,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – At a press conference on Thursday, July 15, at the Public Finance Authority on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued new protocols for travel between the British Virgin Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands regarding proof of a negative COVID-19 test for entry into the USVI. Because of the ongoing

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Tuesday concerning Limetree Bay Refinery’s announcement that the company is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “The news of Limetree Bay Refinery filing for bankruptcy is disheartening for the residents and families who rely on the income and employment from the refinery. “There are

“Inside the Cabinet” This Week Will Feature Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — V.I. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte will host “Inside the Cabinet,” a new weekly livestream from Government House that allows the community to ask questions and raise issues with Bryan-Roach Administration Cabinet members at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. Commissioner Boschulte

Bureau of Internal Revenue Preparing to Issue Child Tax Credit Payments to Eligible Beneficiaries U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. expressed thoughts and prayers on behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach to residents of the British

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined Community Renewal Co-Chairs Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Thursday, July 8, at the NGA Virtual Summer Meeting. Governors Bryan and Parson led the discussion on workforce development in their state and territory, and they were joined by Governors

Governor Also Announces Nomination of LEPC Director Ray Martinez To Replace Trevor Velinor as V.I. Police Commissioner U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly Government House briefing, which took place on St. Thomas on Tuesday, July 6, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the arrival of the first cruise ship to visit the Territory since the