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On Saturday, Governor de Jongh participated in the annual commencement exercises on the St. Thomas campus of the University of the Virgin Islands. He greeted the Class of 2012 noting what a tremendous occasion it was for him to witness another graduating class walking down the aisle: “proud, confident, and ready to take on all challenges to come.”

GOVERNMENT HOUSE BLOG
May 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM AST
“Proud, Confident, and Ready to Take on All Challenges to Come”

On Saturday, Governor de Jongh participated in the annual commencement exercises on the St. Thomas campus of the University of the Virgin Islands. He greeted the Class of 2012 noting what a tremendous occasion it was for him to witness another graduating class walking down the aisle: “proud, confident, and ready to take on all challenges to come.”

May 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM AST
Governor de Jongh Praises Federal Grant to Assist HOVENSA Workers
On Tuesday, Governor de Jongh thanked all the Virgin Islands and federal officials who worked toward securing a grant that will fund services assisting HOVENSA's displaced workforce. 
May 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM AST
Governor and Tourism Commissioner Salute Aviation Pioneer Peter Dolara of American Airlines

An aviation giant was lauded by Governor de Jongh and Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson- Doty this week for his huge contribution to the regional airline travel and the hospitality industry.

May 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM AST
Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week 
Governor de Jongh has designated this week of as National Police Week in the Territory and today as Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
May 11, 2012 at 8:15 PM AST
Governor Recognizes Outstanding Public Employees

Governor de Jongh recognized some of the territory's finest public employees on Thursday and Friday at ceremonies celebrating the 23nd Annual Employee Recognition Week. 

May 9, 2012 at 1:30 PM AST
Governor Reports Positive Development
at PFA Meeting
Governor de Jongh said today that action by the board of the directors of the V.I. Public Finance Authority represented progress on two important fronts: advancing a senior housing facility on St. Thomas and moving toward settling a lawsuit with Bank of America. 
May 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM AST
Governor Meets with Assistant Interior Secretary Babauta; Several Key Issues Discussed
Governor de Jongh held a productive meeting last week with Assistant Secretary of the Interior Anthony Babauta at which the two discussed a wide variety of issues important to the Virgin Islands. 
Includes audio
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