Supporting Rights of Territories in U.S. v Vaello-Madero U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the plaintiff in the case U.S. v Vaello-Madero, which seeks to establish equal rights as American citizens for residents of all the territories and that […]
Press Releases
VIDOL Announces 2021 Labor and Management Awareness Month
USVI– September 01, 2021– V.I. Department of Labor (VIDOL) Commissioner, Gary Molloy, announces the signing of the Labor and Management Awareness Month Proclamation by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Annually, September is proclaimed as Labor and Management Awareness Month dedicated to raising community awareness of available programs, services and resources that help to meet the ever-increasing demand […]
Governor Bryan Orders Schools to Open With Virtual Learning
Governor Bryan Orders Schools to Open With Virtual Learning Out of Abundance of Caution while COVID Surge Continues U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered that the Territory’s public schools utilize virtual learning when they reopen on August 9 out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, teachers, and […]
SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSE FOR LODGING LESS THAN 90 DAYS
(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Commissioner Richard T. Evangelista of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) informs the public that effective July 1, 2021, DLCA is ready to issue a business license for the operation of a short-term rental. A short-term rental is an establishment primarily engaged in providing accommodations for less than ninety (90) […]
Governor Bryan to Hold Third Community Business Forum
Free Two-Hour Online Session Will Focus on COVID Financial Relief and Business Advice for Local Small Businesses U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will hold the third session of the USVI Community Business Forum series focusing on connecting businesses to opportunities for financial relief provided through President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan and […]
CFVI Awards More than $410,000 to Support Humanities Programs and Activities in the Territory
Media Contact:Sean LiphardCommunications Managerseanl@cfvi.net 202.770.7535 cell U.S. Virgin Islands, January 7, 2021 — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has awarded $410,791 to 20 USVI nonprofit organizations and one individual with funding received from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). “These grants will support humanities programs throughout the USVI, reflecting the unique […]
