Category Archives: Press Release

DOJ Medical Examiner determines Cause and Manner of death for 55-yearold inmate

(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Attorney General Denise George announces the result of the Department of Justice Medical Examiner’s investigation into the cause and manner of death of an inmate who was found unresponsive on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility in Golden Gove, St. Croix.

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.