GOVERNOR BRYAN SAYS BARS AND RESTAURANTS MUST CLOSE ONE HOUR EARLIER NOW

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan. plans to deliver the 2022 State of the territory address at 7 p.m. January 24 from the Earl B. Ottley Legislative Chambers in St. Thomas.

Speaking at Monday’s press conference at Government House, Bryan said he will update the Legislature and the people of the Virgin Islands on the ongoing hurricane recovery and progress on the many capital improvement projects currently underway at that time.

Other news and notes from Monday’s Government House press conference:

Beginning eight days ago, all travelers to the USVI had to submit a negative COVID-19 test taken with 72 hours (three days prior to travel). This applies to all travelers, vaccinated or not, including people who were vaccinated in the USVI.
Starting last night:: bars, restaurants and nightclubs had to close at midnight and last call for alcohol will be at 11 p.m. The new rules will stay in place until further notice.