Category Archives: Press Release

Virgin Islands joins the fight against unequal treatment of the territories in Social Security Insurance (SSI)Benefits

Attorney General Denise George announces the filing of an amicus brief by the Virgin Islands Government in the United States Supreme Court, challenging unequal and discriminatory treatment against Virgin Islands residents in Social Security Insurance (SSI) and other federal benefits.

Pending Court Action Challenging Constitutionality of New WAPA Board Law

(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Attorney General Denise George announces the pending action brought by the Government of the Virgin Islands and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. in the V.I. Superior Court to prevent the implementation of Act No. 8472. This Act relates to the makeup and the removal of members of the V.I. Water and Power Authority (WAPA) Governing Board.

V.I. Access and Visitation Program distributes laptops and backpacks

(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Attorney General Denise George is pleased to announce the successful distribution of supplies to students during the first “Back to School Laptop Give Away” launch for the 2020-2021 school year. The event held July 20 to 23rd was spearheaded by V.I. Access and Visitation – an arm of the Department of Justice’s Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD).