U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was joined by a host of other dignitaries and representatives of the USVI fishing industry at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the newly renovated La Reine Fish Market, which had been closed since 2007 for health and safety reasons. Governor Bryan was joined by Senator Kenneth […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for reopening of the newly refurbished La Reine Fish Market on St. Croix, which had been closed for 14 years because of infrastructure issues that raised health and safety concerns. Governor Bryan, Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol,

US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Following the February 17th Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, Public Safety and Veteran’s Affairs hearing, VITEMA  seeks to clarify to the public the Agency’s 911 capabilities relevant to serving the Territory’s Spanish-speaking residents. VITEMA currently staffs thirty-seven (37) 911 Call Operators. Operators language capabilities include English and Patois. The Agency is

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named former Senator Allison DeGazon to take the position of Director of the Division of Economic Research effective Monday, February 15, 2021. The Division of Economic Research provides reliable and quality statistics to enhance the social and economic development of U.S. Virgin Islands through statistical analysis

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin will be the first guest when “Press Box” returns at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 for a second season to offer residents unprecedented access to talk directly with Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach and Bryan-Roach Cabinet members. The program was developed to underscore

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, February 8, 2021, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said that 10,000 stimulus checks for a total of $9.5 million have been printed and put in the mail to go out to Virgin Islanders. Governor Bryan also announced that the Bureau of Internal Revenue has

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Derek Gabriel to become the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW). Mr. Gabriel currently is the Territory Manager for APTIM and he provides strategic support for program operations for all ongoing recovery projects and he oversees the Territory’s  overall business development across all

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., in collaboration with the Office of Disaster Recovery, announced Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has lifted the manual draw requirement for reimbursement of post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria Recovery project spending in the territory. While under FEMA’s manual drawdown process, the USVI was required to submit

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, February 1, 2021, VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen announced a new hotline for individuals who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination to schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider to get the shot. “Currently, the Territory is still serving Phase 1A and Phase

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach and the Governor’s Cabinet attended a special “Service of Thanksgiving” on Sunday evening at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Frederiksted. The service to express thanks and ask for blessings for the year ahead was conducted by Father Anthony Abraham of Our Lady of Mt.