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Governor Bryan Wishes “Sam the Sailor” Godspeed Following His Release from Schneider Hospital

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. told “Sam the Sailor” he is always welcome in the U.S. Virgin Islands after he was released from Schneider Hospital on Friday following his successful battle against COVID-19. Rolly Tolentino, 47, was admitted to Schneider Hospital in critical condition on May 7 after being rescued from a […]

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Governor Bryan Implores Senators to Take Action on Mass Gatherings Law as Pandemic Continues

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent a letter on Friday to Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. imploring him to get the 33rd Legislature to take action on a bill to restrict mass gatherings as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan sent the proposed legislation to the Legislature in

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President Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration For the U.S. Virgin Islands

En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – President Trump has approved Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s request for an emergency disaster declaration for the weather system that moved through the Territory on Wednesday, July 29. Governor Bryan submitted his request on Monday, in advance of the storm’s impact. On Wednesday, the Governor also issued an executive order

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Governor Bryan Tells Residents to Keep Guard Up As Storm System Approaches the Territory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. urged residents to stay vigilant and prepare for the weather system heading toward the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico that is expected to become a tropical storm at some point on Wednesday. “I know that this is an incredibly stressful

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Governor Bryan Announces Activation of Online Portal To Reinforce Protocols for Screening Travelers to the USVI

En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. made a number of announcements, including the activation of the Department of Tourism online portal for passengers arriving in the Territory; noting the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); nominating two prosecutors for the V.I.

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Governor Bryan Details Efforts to Halt Virus Spread and Keep Territory Afloat Financially

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his update on COVID-19 on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said the Government of the Virgin Islands is in a critical situation regarding its financial status, and he detailed the efforts his Administration has been taking to lobby the federal government for assistance. However, the Governor also said all signs

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Governor Bryan Remembers Civil Rights Icon and Long-Serving Congressman John Lewis

July 18, 2020 | 8:11 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr,  issued the following statement Saturday in remembrance of civil rights icon and long-serving congressman John Lewis: “Today the world lost a giant, and the freedom struggle, a leader and icon. Congressman Lewis spent his entire life fighting for racial, social,

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Governor Bryan, Education Officials Give Details On School Reopening Plan

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his updated on COVID-19 on Thursday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin, St. Croix School Superintendent Carlos MacGregor and St. Thomas-St. John School Superintendent Stephon Jurgen gave details on the V.I. Education Department’s plan for reopening the Territory’s schools. On Monday, Governor Bryan announced he is pushing back

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