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Territory Reopens to Leisure Travel Visitors on Saturday

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The territory will reopen to leisure travelers tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th, however, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is reminding the public that the territory remains in the Safer at Home phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response. On Saturday Sept. 12, “we allowed hotels and other guest lodgings to begin accepting reservations and

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Governor Bryan Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 18, 2020 | 11:21 PM AST US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., issued the following statement Friday on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ” Justice Ginsburg was a fearless fighter for women’s rights throughout her career on the court and a guiding light for civil rights and gender

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Governor Bryan Meets With 33rd Legislature Ahead of Special Session on Matching Fund Securitization

September 16, 2020 | 8:22 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., members of his Financial and Advisory Teams and other senior advisors met with Senators of the 33rd Legislature on Tuesday to brief and answer questions the Senators may have prior to Thursday’s Special Session for the Senate to take action on

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Governor Bryan Remembers Former Senator Horace Callwood as Committed Community Advocate, Stalwart Democrat

September 15, 2020 | 8:36 AM AST US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., issued the following statement extending condolences to the family of Horace Callwood: “Horace Callwood dedicated his life to public service to benefit the St. Thomas and the greater Virgin Islands community. He was a committed community advocate, entrepreneur, and notable

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Communications Director Reminds VI Families about P-EBT Program

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the Government House weekly press briefing, Richard Motta Jr., Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor, reminded the community that the Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) program continues to issue cards to eligible students and asked for the public’s patience as the Department of Education begins the 2020-2021 school

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Governor Bryan Awards $30,000 Grant To Ten Thousand Helpers Organization

Funds will aid men experiencing homelessness, mental health issues September 11, 2020 | 11:00 AM AST US VIRGIN ISLANDS –– Governor Albert Bryan Jr., on Friday, awarded Ten Thousand Helpers of St. Croix, a $30,000 grant to assist the St. Croix-based non-profit organization with its Fiscal Year 2021 operations.  Ten Thousand Helpers is a non-profit organization based in Frederiksted advocating

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Governor Bryan Moves Territory to “Safer at Home” Status

En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. allowed a number of restrictions under the “Stay at Home” order to expire, effectively moving the Territory up to “Safer at Home” status, meaning that nonessential businesses are allowed to reopen. Governor Bryan also said the Territory is

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