Emergency Order on Underinsurance

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter, who also serves as Commissioner of Insurance, issued an Emergency Order to all property and casualty insurance companies licensed and authorized to conduct business in the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to the Lieutenant Governor, “The Order, which is effective immediately and dated February 12, 2018,...

Hurricane Insurance Claims Press Conference

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter, who also serves in the capacity as Commissioner of Insurance, held a press conference on January 30, 2018, at Government House, St. Croix to provide the community with an update on hurricane insurance claims. Lieutenant Governor Potter indicated that the press conference was necessary to provide clarification...

Property Tax Credits Deadline for New Homeowners

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter reminds Virgin Islands property owners who have not previously applied for property tax credits, that applications are available to file for property tax credits against their 2018 property tax bills. Property owners of record have until Friday, February 23, 2018 to apply for the tax credits. Applications for...

Tax Assessor St. John Resumes Regular Business Hours

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter advises the public that the St. John Office of the Tax Assessor, located at the Islandia Building, will resume regular business as of Monday, February 5, 2018, from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. for the Office, and 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. for the cashier. Taxpayers may reach the Office by calling (340) 774-2991 for St....

Modified Hours for Corporations & Trademarks St. Thomas

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter advises the public of the reinstitution of the Wednesday closures of the St. Thomas Corporations and Trademarks office for preparation of files for scanning into a new internet-based computer system. The Wednesday office closures will commence on January 10, 2018. During the weekly closure, the public may...