6/27 - Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. spoke to the Territory this week on the importance of building on our shared responsibilities and common goals. In a recent radio talk, the Governor spoke of the shared sense of commitment to the future that came across at graduations at Virgin Islands high schools while decrying those who sow discord and division. 

Read more | Listen to the Governor's address

The distribution of books for the Governor's Summer Reading Challenge will begin on Monday June 29th and students from kindergarten through eighth grade in all public and private schools in the territory are invited to participate in the program. Students may come to the centers to receive a journal and the first two of five books they are eligible to receive. Those students who already received two books at the program kickoff event must bring their journals signed by their parents in order to receive their next set of books. 

Read more

6/24 - In a meeting at Government House Wednesday on St. Croix, Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. met with Samuel Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, and Dr. Roy Crabtree, Southeast Regional Administrator, of the National Marine Fisheries Service, an entity within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). 

Read more

Governor deJongh Addresses Young Professionals at Yacht Haven Grande, Offers Advice Encouragement and Guidance to Virgin Islands Youth

6/24 - On Tuesday evening, Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. was pleased to address the Young Professionals Network as the guest speaker at a ceremony celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the organization’s founding. The YPN was organized last year to provide a platform for Virgin Islands youth to network and promote the importance of building a foundation of future leaders in the Territory. The Chief Executive offered words of advice and encouragement and stressed the importance of seizing opportunities to help make a difference in one’s professional life and in one’s community.

Read more

6/23 - Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. led a large delegation of about 150 persons to Tortola, British Virgin Islands on Saturday for the 36th BVI/USVI Friendship Day Celebration. The annual event which was themed “A Harvest Thanksgiving: Two Virgin Islands, One People,” reaffirmed the close ties that exist between the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the people of the British Virgin Islands.

Read more

6/22 - The Government of the Virgin Islands has filed a complaint in Superior Court against Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, Inc. (SGVI). The lawsuit alleges that the video lottery gaming machine operator breached its contract with the Government when it failed to pay gross receipt taxes in addition to the proper percentage of net game revenues owed to the Government. 

Read more

Government House Responds to Slanderous Remarks by Senator

6/21 - Government House Communications Director Jean P. Greaux, Jr. responded to inquiries that his office has received with respect to the unsubstantiated rumors being broadcast by Senator Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg, which alleged that the Governor had misspent public funds on renovations currently underway at the Governor and Mrs. deJongh's private residence. 

Read more

6/16 - Government House on Tuesday acknowledged that the decision rendered by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the decision of the District Court. “As a result of the appeals court decision, the Tax Assessor’s office will be rescinding the 2006 real property tax bills. In addition, the Executive Order which was issued setting due dates for those property tax bills will be vacated,” said Government House Communications Director Jean P. Greaux, Jr. 

Read more

Governor deJongh Submits Francis Nomination to 28th Legislature

6/16 - Governor John P. deJongh Jr. has forwarded the nomination of Novelle E. Francis Jr. as the next V.I. Police Commissioner to the 28th Legislature for its review and consideration.

Read more

6/16 - Governor John P. deJongh, Jr. has approved Bill 28-0029 which will authorize borrowing by the government to bridge the revenue shortfall now being experienced as a result of the economic recession. 

Read more