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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

Stay at Home remains in effect through Labor Day Weekend September 6, 2020 | 7:22 AM AST US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Saturday that he expects to issue an executive order moving the territory to the Safer at Home phase of its COVID-19 reopening strategy on September 8.  The governor’s executive

Reopening of Schools Postponed Until September 14, All School Campuses Remain Closed U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. gave details about why he extended the “Stay-at-Home” order until September 8. As a result of the Governor extending the current restrictions, the planned September 8 reopening of

August 29, 2020 | 2:40 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., on Friday thanked the eight members of the 33rd Legislature who voted in favor of authorizing the administration to move forward with its plan to seek the securitization of the territory’s Internal Revenue Matching Fund bonds as a means of

August 29, 2020 | 11:05 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., announced Saturday morning that he will sign an Executive Order extending the territory’s current Stay at Home order. The restrictions under the current Stay at Home Order are set to expire at 6 am Monday, August 31. Governor Bryan’s new