Governor Calls on Virgin Islanders to Reflect on Unity on MLK Jr. Holiday
“I’m asking all members of our community to do their part to honor this Day of Service and Dr. King’s vision by reflecting on where our country has been going and where we want it to go," the governor said.
Employers Must Provide Forms W2VI to Employees by Feb. 1
Form W-2, which is used for employment in the continental United States, cannot be used for Virgin Islands employment.
Plaskett Announces 3 FEMA Grants for Virgin Islands
FEMA has released $13.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the DPNR, the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Federal Government Awards $6M in Grants to V.I. Department of Health
Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement announcing that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Virgin Island a grant for health services.
Plaskett Reports $69.7M in Education Funds to Aid V.I. Schools During Pandemic
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett issued a statement on the release of $69.7 million by the U.S. Department of Education to the V.I. from coronavirus relief funding recently enacted.
Disability Rights Center of VI to Host COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor’s ADA Office and Disability Rights Center to co-host Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 vaccinations, Jan, 19.
DPNR Monies Now Available for Funding Public Water Systems
Monies are available for infrastructure improvements to public water systems through a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant.
Government House on the Air in January
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas or comments.
Department of Health is on the Lookout for COVID-19 Variants
The Virgin Islands Department of Health is actively monitoring new COVID-19 variants that are being detected around the globe, including in the United States, the department reported Tuesday in a news release.
Division of Personnel to Hold Correction Officer Entrance Exam; Applications Due Jan. 25
The online preparation manual and practice tests that simulate the full-length version of the exam will be available free of charge, compliments of the Bureau of Corrections. Testing dates are scheduled for Feb. 15-19.