U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Government House announces that the weekly press briefing scheduled for Monday, August 18, will be canceled to allow Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., members of his administration and the Virgin Islands community to join in mourning and paying respects at the funeral of Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett, the mother of Delegate to Congress Stacey […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today congratulated the U.S. Virgin Islands Nike RBI 18U Softball Team on their winning start at the prestigious Nike RBI Softball World Series and extended his best wishes for continued success as they represent the Territory on the national stage this week in Vero Beach, Florida. The team,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today extended his heartfelt congratulations to fencer Kruz Schembri on his gold medal victory at the Junior Pan American Games, marking a historic milestone as the first Virgin Islander to win gold at the Pan Am Games. “Kruz has brought home more than a gold medal. He has delivered

ST. CROIX – During Monday’s weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. addressed several timely issues and shared significant updates on behalf of the Bryan-Roach Administration. From hurricane preparedness and health insurance reform to community lending and economic revitalization, the briefing offered a comprehensive snapshot of the work underway to strengthen

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order expanding the existing enterprise zones in Frederiksted, St. Croix, and the Garden Street and Upstreet areas of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. The order also establishes new commercial zones in the downtown area of Charlotte Amalie and in Cruz Bay, St. John. The executive

CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is proud to announce that the RTPark Community Impact Fund (CIF), a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has received a $3.6 million grant to strengthen its infrastructure and launch the transformative VI Leap Fund. Catalytic funding delivers essential financial support to help businesses launch innovative ideas and projects.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations recognizing significant historical figures, community milestones, and ongoing initiatives in the Territory for the month of August 2025. These observances reflect the Virgin Islands’ enduring commitment to education, heritage, public service, and local resilience. Leading off the month, Governor Bryan has proclaimed

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House issues this statement after the 36th Legislature buried two reforms essential to pension stability, fair elections for public servants and long-term fiscal health:  “The lawmakers in the 36th Legislature today voted to send Bill No. 36 0124 and Bill No. 36 0125 to committee rather than debate or vote on

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) Director Antonio Stevens and other government and emergency response officials on Monday for a significant ceremony marking the donation of 15 pallets of emergency medical supplies from Pafford Emergency Medical Services to the Territory. The event, held

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested that Senate President Milton Potter call upon the Territory’s major union leaders to testify before the 36th Legislature regarding the controversial practice of “double-dipping” by sitting Senators—receiving both a government pension and a full legislative salary while also accruing a second pension. In a letter