U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement today in response to news of arrests in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving individuals connected to the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services and members of the medical community and recipients of the program.  “The arrests announced today involving an alleged Medicaid […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), establishing a formal framework for strategic cooperation between Ghana and the U.S. Virgin Islands in tourism development, cultural exchange, trade facilitation, and investment promotion, grounded in shared heritage and mutual economic interests. The agreement was signed

Governor Highlights Economic Turnaround, Historic Recovery Execution, and Bold 2026 Agenda for Healthcare, Schools, Energy, Housing, and Public Safety  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday night delivered his eighth and final State of the Territory Address, outlining what he described as a seven-year shift from instability to sustained progress, while announcing major 2026

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — In the 2026 State of the Territory Address on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. asked members of the 36th Legislature to support legislation merging the Virgin Islands Lottery and the Casino Control Commission. “A single, unified regulator means one rulebook, consistent enforcement and lower administrative costs,” Governor Bryan said.  “It also

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his eighth and final State of the Territory Address on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nominations of Judge Denise M. Francois to the Virgin Islands Supreme Court and Attorney Renee M. Andre to the Virgin Islands Superior Court. Governor Bryan cited the deep legal experience and longstanding commitment

Approves Bill Increasing the Virgin Islands Minimum Wage and Proposes Amendments to Cannabis Use Act U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on eight bills passed by the 36th Legislature in its January 12th regular session, including a bill increasing the Virgin Islands minimum wage. Governor Bryan acknowledged the 36th Legislature’s favorable action on

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Office of the Governor announced today that the U.S. Virgin Islands will host a delegation of public and private sector representatives from Ghana and West Africa for a public business forum and industry showcase on St. Thomas. The visit continues the working relationships established during Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s recent trade mission to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently met with members of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to address the Territory’s economic interests, strengthen public safety, and advance long-term financial stability for key public institutions. A primary topic of discussion was the recent increase in fees imposed by the British Virgin Islands on

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services on Friday welcomed seven new ambulances into frontline service, a major expansion of the Territory’s emergency medical response capacity and the most significant fleet addition since the beginning of 2017. VIFEMS held an ambulance blessing ceremony today, Friday, Jan. 16, at the David

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— With several dozen family members, friends, colleagues and supporters gathered inside Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday swore in Jennifer Matarangas-King as commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, formally placing her at the helm of one of the territory’s most vital agencies. Matarangas-King, joined by her daughter, Alexis,