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En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In response to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the Territory and in keeping with Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s executive order moving the USVI back to “Stay at Home” status, Government of the Virgin Island agencies are adjusting their operations. Currently, departments and agencies modifying the operations include: Bureau […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has rescheduled the Special Session he called for the Senate from Tuesday, August 18, to Tuesday, August 25, because of the present circumstances of COVID-19 affecting the Legislature. On Monday, August 17, Sen. Kenneth Gittens disclosed that he had tested positive for the virus, and the necessity

En Espanol U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday that the Virgin Islands Department of Finance has begun distributing $20 million of income tax refunds. The refunds comprise the rest of the tax refunds owed from 2017 and a portion of those owed from 2018. “Lt. Governor Roach and I sought this

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. reminded residents that the Territory returned to the “Stay at Home” phase for at least the next two weeks while the Bryan/Roach Administration continues trying to mitigate the resurgence of COVID-19 in the USVI. “As we did last month in St.

13th Supplemental Executive Order Returning to Stay At Home U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered the Territory to return to “Stay at Home” status, or the orange level, which means the closure of non-essential businesses, restaurants limited

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed into law Bill No. 33-0341, amending the V.I. Code regarding the authorization of administrative leave during medical pandemics or medical states of emergency. ACT 8327 grants up to 80 hours of administrative leave with pay for certain government employees who are being quarantined or whose

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—As part of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s commitment to open government and transparency, here is a list of upcoming radio appearances by Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach and Bryan/Roach Administration Cabinet members. Governor Bryan encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas and comments. *** Governor

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Agriculture (VIDA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, to celebrate the grand reopening of the St. Croix Abattoir, which has been completely renovated to better serve the community. The media is invited to attend. “Finally, after months of a voluntary

Matching Fund Securitization Act Will Mark USVI’s Re-entry Into Bond Market, Reduce Debt Service, Cut Overall Interest Rate on Current Debts U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday announced another positive change in the Territory’s financial future. The Governor has proposed legislation that will create a significant revenue stream for the U.S.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued new mandates in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory, including limiting funerals to groups of 10, closure of restaurants that don’t comply with the executive orders, confiscating of boats that engage in “rafting” or tying