Press Release

At its meeting today, the Virgin Islands Banking Board chaired by Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, voted to allow non-bank ATM operators in the Territory to increase fees to persons using non-USVI financial institutions. The Board also voted to direct Banco Popular to create a process to reimburse St. John residents for use of ATMs on St....

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. who also serves as the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Banking Board, announces that the Board will meet on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to receive status reports from Virgin Islands banks. The Board’s agenda includes Banco Popular’s St. John ATM status report, Oriental Bank’s...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. reminds the public that the amnesty period during which interests, and penalties assessed against all outstanding real property taxes in the Territory are waived, expires on June 30, 2021. “The amnesty is extended to all property owners covering all delinquent tax years and is intended to provide a...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. announces a virtual “Welcome to Medicare” Information Fair on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The fair is open to beneficiaries who are new to Medicare, individuals who are approaching 65 years of age, or persons who may be eligible for Medicare due to a disability. There is no...

Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. announces abbreviated customer service hours for the Tax Assessor offices in the St. Thomas/St. John District and St. Croix District. Beginning on Monday, May 17, 2021, Tax Assessor offices will operate and permit in-person access Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. COVID-19 protocols will...