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March 4, 2010
Sen. Lemieux Amendment Ignores all Federal Precedent, Would Destroy Economy of U.S Virgin Islands
February 23, 2010
Governor deJongh Expresses Sadness on Death on Former Finance Commissioner Rudolph E. Krigger
February 18, 2010
Repair and Enhancement of Sub Base Paddle Ball and Tennis Courts to Begin on Monday
February 17, 2010
Stephanie Barnes Appointed Americans with Disabilities Coordinator
February 11, 2010
Governor deJongh and Senate President Hill Announce Free Phone Calls Program for Haitian Community
February 9, 2010
Almost $19 Million in Capital Projects on St. John Moving Forward on Schedule; Many to Shift into High Gear Within Months
February 9, 2010
Governor deJongh, Lt. Governor Francis, Cabinet Officials Receive Top Level Homeland Security Training
February 6, 2010
Governor deJongh Writes BVI Premier O'Neal Over Impact of the Implementation of Small Commercial Vessels Code on Local Boating Industry
February 4, 2010
Governor deJongh Issues Letters Alerting Sens. Baucus and Grassley of CRS Report Validating Territory's Economic Development Deals
February 3, 2010
Governor deJongh and Senate President Hill Hail Success of Haiti Relief Drive
February 2, 2010
Phase One of Repairs and Enhancement of Lionel Roberts Stadium Now Underway
February 1, 2010
Governor deJongh Makes Nominations to the Board of Land Use Appeals and the Historic Preservation Fund Commission
January 31, 2010
Governor deJongh Commends Congressional Research Service Rum Study
January 26, 2010
Statement of Governor John P. deJongh, Jr on the DOI Inspector General’s Report on Security Improvements
January 14, 2010
Governor deJongh Commends Government Employees Retirement System on Recent Actions to Assist Two Local Businesses
January 13, 2010
Governor deJongh's Statement on Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2010
FEMA Awards the Virgin Islands More than $250,000 in Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding
January 11, 2010
DeJongh Leads Territorial Governors in Urging House, Senate and White House to Includes Nation's Territories in Comprehensive Healthcare Legislation

January 3, 2010
V.I. Government Leads St. Thomas-Bases Response Effort as Alleged Grenade Reported Found Onboard Celebrity Cruise Ship Summit at WICO Dock on Sunday

December 23, 2009
Governor deJongh Announces Federal Approval for Changes to Medical Assistance Program

December 21, 2009
Governor deJongh Expresses Condolences on Death of V.I. Community Activist and Co-Founder of Women’s Resource Center, Dr. Alice Hamilton

December 14, 2009
Governor deJongh Grants Administrative Leave for St. Croix Festival Celebration; Government Workers to be Paid on December 30 instead of December 31

December 13, 2009
Alternate Funding Sources Identified for Purchase of Hemodialysis Units and Mammogram Machine as Well as to Sustain "Meals on Wheels" and Homemaker's Program

December 9, 2009
Governor Congratulates Virgin Islands Writer on New Collection of Essays, Articles on French Heritage

December 9, 2009
Governor and First Lady to Host "Welcome to Gulu" Ugandan Art Exhibit on Behalf of the United Nations on Saturday at Catharineberg

December 9, 2009
V.I. Health Department Receives Funding for Health Information Technology Strategic Planning Including Development of an Electronic Health Record Provider Incentive Program

December 9, 2009
Human Services Designing Early Learning Guidelines and Retooling Regulations in a Bid to Improve Childcare

December 9, 2009
Governor Nominates Nine to V.I. Historic Preservation Commission, Seven are Re-Nominations

December 9, 2009
Bond Sale by PFA Funds Construction of Wastewater Facilities at Cruzan Rum Distillery

November 30, 2009
Governor deJongh Expresses Condolences on Death of Ariel Melchior, Jr.

November 30, 2009
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Governments Reach Agreement on 9-1-1 Protocol

November 28, 2009
St. Croix Central High School Gains Full Accreditation

November 27, 2009
USVI Delegation Meets with Officials of the British Virgin Islands to Address Solutions to Emissions from Tortola Dump Site

November 24, 2009
Public Works Commissioner Updates Status of Major Road Project in St. Croix and St. Thomas

November 23, 2009
Governor deJongh Appointed to Jobs for America's Graduates Board of Directors; Virgin Islands to Introduce JAG Initiatives at Four Public High Schools

November 16, 2009
Governor deJongh Pleased at Interior Department Grant to Assist in Solid Waste Collection in the Virgin Islands

November 16, 2009
Non-Essential Government Employees and Public School Students Dismissed at Noon Today Due to Threat of Continued Inclement Weather

November 12, 2009
Governor Takes Action on Bill to Provide Gross Receipts Tax Amnesty, Amend the GERS Program, Provide Funding for Sports Activities and Allot Money for Upkeep of Both Magens Bay and Lindbergh Bay

November 10, 2009
Virgin Islands Secures Almost Two Million Dollars for Project on Main Street, St. Thomas

November 9, 2009
Governor deJongh Saddened at News of the Death of Former Ambassador Henry Kimelman

November 8, 2009
Governor deJongh Hails U.S. House Vote on Health Care Reform Bill

November 6, 2009
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Until Sunset on Tuesday, November 10th

November 5, 2009
Governor and First Lady to Host Ugandan Art Exhibit in St. Thomas, United Nations-Led Benefit to Assist Children of Uganda

November 3, 2009
Governor deJongh Issues Executive Order Creating V.I. Territorial Commission on National and Community Service

November 3, 2009 
Governor deJongh Issues Executive Order Creating V.I. Marine Economic Development Council

October 28, 2009
Department of Health Receives Funding for Medicaid Management Information System Design, Acquisition and Implementation Planning

October 28, 2009
DLCA and Public Works Department Urge Disapproval of Proposed Ferry Rate Increases for VI Residents Who Commute Between St. Thomas and St. John

October 15, 2009
V.I. Department of Agriculture Secures Federal Grant as Part of "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" National Campaign

October 14, 2009
Governor Names Carmelo Rivera as Assistant DPNR Commissioner

October 8, 2009
Governor deJongh Lauds House and Senate Action to Extend Benefits of Travel Promotion Bill to the Virgin Islands

October 7, 2009
Governor deJongh Submits Legislation to Ratify Cruzan Rum Agreement; Calls Special Session of the Legislature

October 6, 2009
U.S. Virgin Islands Solidifies the Future of Cruzan Rum

October 2, 2009
V.I. Public Finance Authority Sale of $458 Million of Matching Fund Bonds Receives Strong Support on Wall Street

September 30, 2009
St. Croix Administrator Announces Stepped Up Effort to Remove Junked Vehicles from Roadways of the Island More than 400 Removed to Date

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