Author name: Richard Motta

Governor Bryan Applauds RePlastic Recycle’s Global Selection as Win for Innovation, Sustainability, and Economic Growth in the Virgin Islands

Bryan-Roach Administration helped facilitate $1.5 million grant investment supporting St. Croix company’s growth in recycling, manufacturing, and technology jobs U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is praising St. Croix-based RePlastic Recycle LLC following the company’s selection to present at the 2026 Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, calling it a proud […]

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Acting Governor Roach Highlights Recovery Progress, Weather Preparedness, and $15 Million in Tax Refund Disbursements

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During today’s weekly Government House briefing, Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach provided an update on the Territory’s ongoing recovery efforts, recent weather conditions, and the administration’s continued progress on issuing income tax refunds. Roach is acting Governor while Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is in Miami attending Seatrade Cruise Global 2026.   Recovery Work Advancing with Key Milestones 

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Governor Bryan Welcomes Restoration of Unit 27, End of Rotation Outages in St. Thomas-St. John District

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,

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Government House Sends Virgin Islands Community Feedback to White House on De Minimis Shipping Burden

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House has officially submitted to the White House public comments and firsthand accounts from Virgin Islands residents and businesses detailing the impact of changes to the de minimis exemption, bringing its recent outreach effort to a close and advancing the Bryan-Roach Administration’s push for relief. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. thanked

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Governor Bryan Acts on Bills from 36th Legislature’s March 18th Regular Session

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

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Governor Bryan Addresses WAPA Outages, Pledges Full Support for Restoration Efforts

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

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Governor Bryan Nominates Joel Lee to Lead Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission

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

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces Government Office Closures for Easter Holiday

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

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces 109th Anniversary Observance of Transfer Day in the US Virgin Islands

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

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces 109th Anniversary Observance of Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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

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