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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday met with senators to discuss restarting the Territory’s horse racing industry, which has been idle since the reconstruction was halted by a lawsuit between VIGL and Southland Gaming. Governor Bryan met with current Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., incoming Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, current chairman of […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of false rumors and misinformation that is circulating on social media platforms regarding the U.S. Virgin Islands and potential COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed. The rumors apparently were started after a report by “60 Minutes” about the logistics of delivering

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly press briefing at Government House on St. Croix on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. set out the guidelines and restrictions governing the reopening of bars and nightclubs in the Territory, as set forth in Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s 19th Supplemental Executive Order.  “We have introduced a phased structure

November 7, 2020 | 2:30 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Bryan issued the following statement Saturday congratulating President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris: “Outside the historical implications of today’s election results, the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is cause for celebration for many across this country and especially for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has extended the deadline for doctors and telehealth providers to submit the USVI Telehealth Provider Survey to December 11, 2020, to ensure his office has the most comprehensive data for appropriating resources toward a telehealth infrastructure.  In October, the Office of the Governor distributed the USVI Telehealth Provider

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In response to rumors and misinformation about the reopening of bars and nightclubs, as well as the guidelines and restrictions pertaining to restaurant operations, Government House is clarifying those guidelines and restrictions as outlined in Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s 19th Supplemental Executive Order. The 19th Supplemental Executive Order, as well as all

November 4, 2020 | 4:45 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said the reopening of the Territory’s bars and nightclubs – which becomes effective on Monday, November, 9 – is the next step in relaxing existing restrictions and finding ways to move forward during the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined Public Works Commissioner Nelson Petty Jr. for a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Virgin Islands Transportation System (VITRAN) Maintenance and Operations Facility on St. Croix that is being built to replace the 30-year-old current facility that lacks the space and equipment necessary to maintain VITRAN.  As designed,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — This past weekend, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. visited the condemned buildings at Tutu Hi-Rise to check on the progress of the demolition process, which began two weeks ago. Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) did a sweep through the abandoned buildings on October 16 to check that they are empty

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly COVID-19 press briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. and Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s COVID-19 Task Force is closely monitoring the surge of cases on the mainland and urged continued caution as residents head into the upcoming holiday season.