Press Release

I join the entire Virgin Islands community in celebrating the 56th Anniversary of Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship (VIPR) Day. Historically, the change of this significant observation in the Territory from Columbus Day to VIPR Friendship Day occurred in 1964, under then Governor Ralph M. Paiewonsky. This change has served as a most...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., invites the business community to attend the Division of Corporations and Trademarks’ virtual information sessions on the online Catalyst system. Sessions are open to existing and new business owners, and service providers who assist businesses with filings to the Division of Corporations and...

The date of October 1st commemorates Contract Day and the legendary Fire Burn revolt that took place on October 1, 1878. Today, we celebrate a history of strength and courage demonstrated by the women of that era, our Queens, who stood up for the rights of the masses regarding fair pay and fair labor practices. Following the Emancipation of...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. advises the public that effective today, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor’s Passport Acceptance Facilities on St. Thomas and St. Croix will resume processing expedited applications. “Services for routine applications of new passports and passport renewals resumed at our Passport Acceptance...

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. informs the public that an enhanced property tax billing and collection system for the Offices of the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector is being implemented to improve customer service and property tax management functions. During the transition period from the previous system to the new system called...