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Gordon Rhea Sworn In as V.I. Attorney General, Vows to Modernize and Strengthen Justice Department

Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. was officially sworn in as the new Attorney General of the Virgin Islands on Friday, in a ceremony held at Government House on St. Croix. The oath of office was administered by V.I. Supreme Court Justice Harold W.L. Willocks. According to Government House, Rhea brings decades of legal experience to the position, having served in various roles, including as a federal and local prosecutor in the Virgin Islands, a defense attorney, a civil litigation expert, and an appellate lawyer. His contributions to the legal field in the territory have been recognized by the Virgin Islands Bar Association, which awarded him the Winston Hodge Award, its highest honor, in 2023. Rhea has been a member of the association for over 40 years. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach attended the ceremony, praising Rhea’s deep understanding of the law and his balanced approach to justice. “I value having the blessing of a person who has experience on both the...