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Coast Guard stops illegal charter violating federal order

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin IslandsContact: Coast Guard Puerto Rico PA OfficeOffice: 787-729-2381After Hours: 787-510-79237th District Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands online newsroom

Coast Guard stops illegal charter violating federal order
03/17/2025 04:53 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Coast Guard Station San Juan law enforcement team terminated a bareboat

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March 17, 2025

Local Government

Coast Guard removes 30 aliens from uninhabited Mona Island, transfers to Border Patrol agents

Coast Guard removes 30 aliens from uninhabited Mona Island, transfers to Border Patrol agents
03/17/2025 02:28 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle (WPC 1133) removed 30

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March 17, 2025

Governor Bryan Joins Virgin Islands Housing Authority and Partners to Break Ground on the Reconstruction of D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today joined the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA), MDG Design & Construction, and key stakeholders to mark the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated $121.6 million rehabilitation of D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace. This major revitalization project is set to transform the 106-unit affordable housing development, strengthening its resilience …
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March 14, 2025

Governor Bryan Expresses Concern Over Economic Market Trends, Calls for Proactive Strategies to Protect Virgin Islanders

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is closely monitoring troubling signs in the global economy that could impact the Virgin Islands’ tourism industry, household costs, and overall economic stability. As stock market volatility continues and major airlines signal potential reductions in travel demand, the Governor is emphasizing the need for immediate, proactive measures …
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March 12, 2025

Statement from the Office of the Governor on Lawsuit Filed by Former Department of Finance Employee

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— The Government of the Virgin Islands has released the following statement concerning allegations in a lawsuit made by a former employee of the Virgin Islands Department of Finance: The Government of the Virgin Islands is aware of the lawsuit recently filed by a former employee of the Department of Finance alleging …
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March 12, 2025

Governor Bryan Participates in Kickoff Meeting for Major St. Thomas School Rebuilding Project

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was pleased to participate today in the official kickoff meeting for Suffolk CBNA, the joint venture responsible for rebuilding six critical institutions on St. Thomas—five schools and one administrative building—as part of the Office of Disaster Recovery’s (ODR) Rebuild USVI initiative. Governor Bryan commended the …
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March 11, 2025

Local Government

Coast Guard interdicts, transfers 32 aliens to Dominican Republic Navy authorities for repatriation

Coast Guard interdicts, transfers 32 aliens to Dominican Republic Navy authorities for repatriation
03/10/2025 01:55 PM EDT

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier transferred 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel, Saturday, following the interdiction of an overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters near Dominican Republic.

The interdiction occurred Saturday night after a forward-deployed Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew on a routine maritime border security patrol detected a 25-foot makeshift vessel in international waters, approximately 25 nautical miles northeast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Sector San Juan watchstanders diverted the USCGC Joseph Napier to interdict the suspect vessel. Shortly thereafter, the USCGC Joseph Napier crew arrived on-scene and deployed the cutter’s over-the-horizon small boat which stopped the suspect vessel. Following the interdiction, the Dominican Republic Navy patrol vessel Aldebaran arrived on-scene and embarked all 32 aliens for their return to the Dominican Republic.

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March 10, 2025

Local Government

Coast Guard concludes response efforts at Sun Bay Beach, continues investigation regarding original source of reported pollution

Coast Guard concludes response efforts at Sun Bay Beach, continues investigation regarding original source of reported pollution
03/08/2025 05:35 PM EST

Coast Guard Sector San Juan Incident Management Division personnel concluded response efforts to the mystery sheen reported on the Sun Bay Beach shoreline in Vieques, Saturday, after no further sheening or signs of pollution were observed in the water or shoreline.

Coast Guard IMD personnel continue to investigate the cause and potential source of this incident.

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March 8, 2025

Local Government

Coast Guard investigates unknown sheen at Sun Bay Beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard investigates unknown sheen at Sun Bay Beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico
03/07/2025 07:26 PM EST

Coast Guard Sector San Juan Incident Management Division environmental response personnel are investigating a mystery sheen on Sun Bay Beach shoreline in Vieques, Friday afternoon.

“We are investigating a release of an undetermined amount of fuel with diesel characteristics,” said Chief Warrant Officer Jamie Testa, Coast Guard Sector San Juan Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the case. “Our top priority is to protect public health and the marine environment as we coordinate resources to contain and remove any recoverable material. We continue our investigation into a potential source and urge any beachgoers to stay out of the water and follow directions from local emergency response personnel on scene. Any visible rainbow sheening is an indication that there is product in the water and that it is unsafe.”

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March 7, 2025

Governor Bryan Meets with BVI Premier Wheatley: Productive Discussions Yield Commitment to Review Fees and Charter Operations

U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held a constructive meeting with British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Natalio Wheatley to discuss critical issues impacting the shared maritime economy between the two territories. The meeting focused extensively on the BVI’s proposed fee structure changes for non-BVI-based charter operations and the potential implications for the marine …
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March 7, 2025

St. Croix, USVI