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September 28, 2020 | 12:00 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Monday on the status of the Internal Revenue Matching Fund securitization transaction: “As Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, I want to advise our citizens and our investors that the anticipated transaction set forth in Act No. 8329 and Act No. 8330 related […]

September 23, 2020 | 2:45 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., on Wednesday issued the following statement extending condolences to the family and friends of Virgin Islands sports icon, Eugene “Genix” Thomas: “To call Eugene “Genix” Thomas a sports icon in our Virgin Islands, is to tell of just one of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said Monday, during his weekly press conference, that the pilot phase for COVID testing at the territory’s airports began this weekend. In June, the VI Department of Tourism created a portal where travelers can upload negative tests prior to travel into the territory. Since then, the VI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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