CHRISTIANSTED — The now-former vice president could have gone anywhere. But to get away and just feel safe, Mike Pence — who left office eight days ago — chose St. Croix. News that the 2016 and 2020 running mate of Donald Trump was in the territory came less than a day after MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said Pence is […]
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Governor Bryan Calls on Virgin Islanders To Reflect On Unity On Martin Luther King Holiday
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan is calling on all Virgin Islanders to honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday was on Friday, January 15 and is a national holiday celebrated this year on Monday, January 18, to invoke the teachings of Dr. King by reflecting on unity. The Martin Luther King […]
Bryan Creates ‘Associations Health Plan’ For Small Business Owners, Employees
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan is creating a new path for hardworking Virgin Islanders to access health care coverage by promoting choice and competition in the territory, and by strengthening the negotiating power with providers from larger risk pools through an Associations Health Plan. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor expanded access to affordable […]
Veterans Day Motorcades On St. Croix And St. Thomas Cancelled Due To Rainy Conditions
CHRISTIANSTED — Due to the projection of inclement weather across the territory, Veterans Day motorcades planned for St. Croix and St. Thomas tomorrow are cancelled, Government House said. Significant rain accumulation started to affect the territory in the early evening hours of Monday November 9. As of early Tuesday afternoon, showers were still present across […]
Bars, Nightclubs Reopen Monday With Restrictions
CHRISTIANSTED — 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 that defines our pathway […]
Government House Clarifies ‘Misinformation’ About Reopening of Bars and Nightclubs
CHRISTIANSTED — 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 the […]
PURPLE REIGN: Health Commissioner Puts The Kibosh On ‘Live Concerts’ Until November 6
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion issued a Public Health Order today prohibiting live bands at outdoor events and clarifying guidelines for DJ performances and food and alcohol sales. The Order prohibits live bands at outdoor events from Saturday, October 10, through Friday, November 6 and sets parameters for DJ performances. Commissioner Encarnacion issued the order on Thursday, […]
Government Updates Residents on COVID-19, P-EBT Cards and Medicare Advantage for Retirees
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly press briefing to update residents about the status of the COVID-19 virus in the territory, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta, Jr. was joined by Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez, who announced a second round of P-EBT benefits, and Division of Personnel Director Dayna Clendinen, who announced the new Medicare Advantage plan […]
Ten Thousand Helpers Gets $30,000 Grant From The Virgin Islands Government
CHRISTIANSTED –– Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. today awarded Ten Thousand Helpers of St. Croix a $30,000 grant to help 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 for people who are homeless or suffering from mental health or substance abuse issues […]
Governor Bryan Forced To Reschedule Special Session After Senator Tests Positive For COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — 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 current circumstances of COVID-19 affecting the Legislature. On Monday, St. Croix Senator Kenneth Gittens disclosed that he had tested positive for coronavirus and that the Legislature needed to investigate who […]