Press Release

At its meeting today, the Virgin Islands Banking Board chaired by Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, accepted Oriental Bank’s report that it has addressed all of the Board’s requirements following the bank’s recent conversion challenges including reimbursements to clients who suffered a financial hardship. The Board also entered...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. has announced that he has given full authority to the Office of the Tax Collector of the Virgin Islands to waive all interest and penalties on real property taxes. The waiver is effective immediately and will continue until June 30, 2021. Taxpayers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Tax...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., who also serves as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Banking Board, is encouraging Virgin Islanders to spend locally during the holiday season as a means of helping to rebuild the Territory’s economy, but to make sure that in spending, residents protect their credit score. “The failure to protect...

It is my distinct privilege to join the entire Virgin Islands in honoring the brave men and women who have served in all branches of the United States military. As a grateful community, we thank you for your service to our nation. We often speak of the valor and courage that our military Veterans have demonstrated in protecting our country,...

Today, November 1st, is Liberty Day in the Virgin Islands, a day when we celebrate the varied accomplishments of David Hamilton Jackson who spent his life advocating for the rights and civil liberties of the people of the Territory.  Liberty Day kicks off the observance of David Hamilton Jackson Month, the manner by which the Legislature has...