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Bryan Nominates Turnbull as Superior Court Judge

M.A. Dworkin St. Thomas - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination of St. Thomas Attorney Melanie L. Turnbull to serve as Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Family Division, St. Thomas-St. John District, at the weekly Press Briefing at Government House St. Thomas. “Attorney Turnbull’s record reflects strong trial experience, careful preparation and a commitment to equal justice under law,” the Governor stated. “This nomination is based on qual

Lt. Gov. Roach USVI-PR Friendship Day Message

M.A. Dworkin USVI - “I join the entire Virgin Islands community in celebrating the 61st Anniversary of Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (VIPR) Friendship Day. This local holiday was initiated in 1964 under the leadership of Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky. The historic legislative action resulted in the redesignation of Columbus Day to Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Day, a day to recognize the cultural and historic connections between the Virgin Islands and our neighboring isla

JetBlue Designs Aircraft in Honor of Puerto Rico

M.A. Dworkin San Juan, Puerto Rico - JetBlue recently unveiled Isla del Bluencanto, a Boricua - inspired Painted Aircraft. JetBlue’s vibrant new aircraft livery, designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutierrez Roira (aka The Stencil Network), is a magnificently colorful design, which was chosen by the public, painted on an Airbus A320. The boldly painted aircraft celebrates Puerto Rico’s creativity and cultural pride, featuring unique icons and elements of Isla del Encanto,

Bryan Seeks Exemption on Mail Packages; Declares Permits Valid for STJ Marina Project; Signals USS Iwo Jima Departure

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. led a Territorial coalition to meet with senior leaders at the U.S. Department of the Interior last week to address Executive Order 14324, which suspends duty-free treatment for shipments valued at $800 or less. In the meeting, Gov. Bryan requested an exemption for shipments to and from the U.S. Territories and set in motion a coordinated Territorial response. The Governor will follow with a formal letter to the Secretary o

STX Track Back on Track Promoter’s Deal on Table

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - After years of false promises, excuses, and a series of frustrating legal moves that amounted to kicking the can down the road, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has taken over the reins and decided it’s high time to lay down a $5 million bet, run his horse along the inside rail, and ride Randall Doc James Racetrack home to the winner’s circle. In an effort to break the cycle of delays and restore Horse Racing on St. Croix, the Governor has announced his