Mars Hill Central Records Bureau Offices Closed Due To Covid

The public can still email requests, but they will not be handled until January 24.

New Director Of Cannabis Regulation, Will New Policy Follow?

Hannah Carty was tapped to run the V.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation. She hinted at the arrival of new cannabis policies in the territory.

Senator Charged With ‘Willfully Exposing’ Public To COVID-19

The V.I. Department of Justice is pursuing charges against Sen. Marvin Blyden for ignoring COVID-19 quarantine rules after testing positive.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Gets Positive Financial Outlook During 2021 Revenue Estimating Conference

In her Revenue Forecast before the presentations by the 18 agencies and departments reporting their revenue projections to Governor Brya ...

Government Of The USVI: Government Offices To Maintain Normal Operational Hours Tuesday, VITEMA Actively Monitoring Tropical Cyclone Six

According to the 11 am National Hurricane Center update, tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the U.S. Virgin Islands a ...

Government Of The USVI: Acting Governor Roach Modifies COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Continue Climbing Among Unvaccinated Virgin Islanders

Among the changes in Acting Governor Roach's new executive order, which go into effect on Friday, August 13:

Plaskett Pushes For Meeting With Biden About Territorial Rights

Delegate Stacey Plaskett joined representatives from other territories in a bid to meet with Biden about territorial issues.

Judicial Branch Makes All Proceedings Virtual Due To COVID-19

The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands​​ will hold all proceedings virtually during August.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Orders Public Schools To Open With Virtual Learning Out Of Abundance Of Caution While COVID Surge ...

The Virgin Islands Department of Health also is advising private and parochial schools to use virtual learning during the current COVID- ...

Senator Demands "Special Investigator" To Expose WAPA Corruption

Senator Kenny Gittens' legislation would appoint a special investigator focused on unearthing any wrongdoing by WAPA.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Re-Evaluating In-Person Learning At Public Schools As Surge Of COVID-19 Cases Continues

The Governor also emphasized that the segment of the local population most vulnerable to the highly contagious and more deadly Delta var ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Announces First Two Winners Of $100,000 Vax-To-Win Lottery

They each received $100,000 for being fully vaccinated, and nine more $100,000 drawings are scheduled for each district, which leaves ti ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Issues New Protocols For Travel Between BVI And USVI

Because of the ongoing aggressive increase of COVID-19 cases in the BVI, Governor Bryan has shortened the time period for legitimate COV ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Hosts Labor Secretary Marty Walsh As Co-Chair Of National Governors Association Committee Meeting

Governors Bryan and Parson led the discussion on workforce development in their state and territory, and they were joined by Governors D ...

Governor Bryan Nominates New V.I. Police Commissioner

The governor has nominated Ray Martinez to replace Commissioner Trevo Velinor, who is retiring on Tuesday.

Didn't Change Your Name After Marriage? You're Breaking The Law.

An antiquated VI law requires women to adopt their husband's surname after marriage. Senators are pushing back to change it.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Meets With Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

Of the $3,417,256 in discretionary grants awarded by Secretary Haaland, $2,560,260 is distributed through OIA's Technical Assistance Pro ...

Government Of The USVI: Eastern Caribbean States Throw Support Behind Governor Bryan's Request To Florida Governor DeSantis

Prime Minister Skerrit sent the letter to Governor Bryan on behalf of Anguilla Premier Ellis Webster; Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister ...

Government Of The USVI: Royal Caribbean Announces Cruise Call Dates To The USVI During Governor's Community Business Forum

The fourth forum was co-sponsored by the Office of the Governor and the Royal Caribbean Group. Governor Albert Bryan Jr., who opened the ...

Congress Approves Juneteenth To Become A Federal Holiday

The House and Senate both confirmed Juneteenth as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Expands Vaccine Incentive Program By Adding A Cash Drawing For School-Based Personnel

In addition to the general vaccination drawing for $100,000 for 10 weeks open to all residents, the Government of the Virgin Islands GVI ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Promotes V.I. National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker To Major General

The rank is the equivalent of a two-star general and is a local designation and will become a federal designation following approval by ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Submits Legislation To Use Excise Tax Revenue For Repayment Of 8% Retro Wages To Government Employees

The Governor's proposed legislation, dated June 9, 2021, would begin repayment of the 8% retro in Fiscal Year 2021 and continue into FY ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Hosts Royal Caribbean Group For The Fourth USVI Community Business Forum

The USVI Community Business Forum IV is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Wednesday June 16, 2021. The session will be held virtually ...

Governor Bryan Applauds President Biden's Support For Parity In U.S. Territories

President Biden said U.S. Territories should be on equal footing with states regarding federal programs.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery For V.I. Residents

The Government of the Virgin Islands will give away $100,000 a week for 10 consecutive weeks beginning Tuesday, July 6, to Virgin Island ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Attends Swearing-In Ceremony For New Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel

Commissioner Gabriel takes the helm of the Department of Public Works as the agency currently has a dozen major road projects underway a ...

Governor Meets With FEMA Regarding St. Croix Stadium And More

Govenor Bryan met with the new head of FEMA to discuss the status of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium, funding and hurricane preparedness.

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Meets With New FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

The Governor congratulated Administrator Criswell on her new position and told her he is looking forward to working with the Biden Admin ...

Governor Allows Sitting At Bars, Suspends Evictions And More

Governor Bryan's latest executive order eases restrictions put into place because of COVID-19.

Government Of The USVI: Superior Court Clarifies Separation Of Powers And Affirms Governor's Authority Over Hospital Board

The court's decision in Bryan v V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation asserts that the Governor is charged with the ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan To Hold Third Community Business Forum

Bouncing off the successes of Parts I and II, Part III of the USVI Community Business Forum series will be held virtually via Zoom from ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Takes Action On 16 Bills, Setting In Motion A Number Of Promised Infrastructure Projects

Among the infrastructure-related bills, which include a number of proposed bills he submitted, Governor Bryan signed into law:

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Proclaims May 16-22 National Public Works Week In The Territory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed May 16-22 National Public Works Week in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Governor Addresses Refinery, Stimulus Checks and Horse Racing

The Governor promised an update on horse racing, updated graduation guidelines, acknowledged ongoing issues at Limetreey Bay, and more.

Government Of The USVI: VI National Guard's Civil Support Team, Fire Service HAZMAT Unit Conducts Extensive Air Quality Monitoring Insid ...

The team spent more than four and a half hours on Sunday conducting an extensive investigation within the refinery, including air qualit ...

Government Of The USVI: Mother's Day Message From Governor Albert Bryan Jr.

Our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, mothers-in-law, foster moms, and mother-figures add a special beauty and lasting richness ...

Government Of The USVI: Governor Bryan Out Of Territory May 7-16

While he is out of the Territory, the Governor will be constantly monitoring the status of the Government's investigation into the noxio ...

Governor Bryan Calls Out Vaccine Naysayers As "Doubting Thomases"

He called on the community to get the COVID-19 vaccine and compared not getting a vaccine to going into battle without a bullet-proof vest.

New Bill Would Make USVI Eligible For Medicaid And Tax Credits

A new bill is in the works to bring more federal aid programs and tax credits to the U.S. Virgin Islands.