Author name: Richard Motta

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was briefed today on the restoration of Unit 27 and ongoing efforts to return additional generation to service during a meeting at Government House on St. Croix with Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority CEO Karl Knight and members of the WAPA Governing Board. Following that briefing, […]

Approves Bill Renaming Hull Bay Road “Lorraine L. Berry Drive”  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —  Governor Albert Bryan Jr.  acted on 13 bills passed by the 36th Legislature in its March 18th Regular Session, includinga bill posthumously renaming Hull Bay Road in honor of Senator Lorraine L. Berry, and a bill appropriating $200,000 from the St. Croix Capital Improvement Fund to the Virgin Islands Department of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. used Monday’s Government House weekly press briefing to address recent power outages in the St. Thomas-St. John district, acknowledge the frustration and hardship experienced by residents, and outline both the immediate restoration work and the longer term efforts underway to strengthen the Territory’s electrical system.   Addressing residents affected

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the nomination of Joel Lee to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, succeeding Chairman Marvin Pickering, who is retiring from public service.  Governor Bryan said Lee brings the financial expertise, leadership experience, and steady judgment needed to lead one of the Territory’s

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday.  The following days will be observed as official government holidays:  Normal government operations will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  Governor Bryan said the observance provides an important opportunity for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the official observance of the 109th Anniversary of Transfer Day, to be commemorated across the Territory on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Transfer Day marks the historic moment on March 31, 1917, when the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix were formally transferred

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the official observance of the 109th Anniversary of Transfer Day, to be commemorated across the Territory on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Transfer Day marks the historic moment on March 31, 1917, when the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix were formally transferred

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Bryan-Roach Administration on Monday highlighted a stable fiscal outlook, continued progress on school modernization, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the territory’s case for relief from increased postal fees affecting Virgin Islands families and businesses. During the weekly Government House press briefing, Government House Director of Communications Richard Motta Jr. pointed

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Government of the Virgin Islands outlined a cautiously optimistic fiscal outlook for Fiscal Year 2027 during Friday’s Spring Revenue Estimating Conference, highlighting steady revenue growth, continued economic recovery, and strategic investments in infrastructure and public services. Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. opened the conference by acknowledging the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As the Government of the Virgin Islands monitors growing instability in global energy markets stemming from the war in Iran, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has directed executive branch agencies to immediately strengthen fuel conservation practices and review government vehicle usage as an initial step to help protect the territory from potential