U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Friday that President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 9747, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025,” which extends federal funding of the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund through December 30, 2026. Section 140(a) of the Act includes a provision to extend federal funding […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Representatives from the Government of the Virgin Islands, the 35th Legislature, and non-profit organizations from both districts were recently invited to the White House for a discussion on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Building a Better America Initiative. Members of the Bryan-Roach Administration, including Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Bryan-Roach Administration has followed through on its promise to provide tax refunds to thousands of Virgin Islanders awaiting relief. Refund checks are being issued today to 5,044 Virgin Islands taxpayers totalling $14,706,351.17. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. are delighted to be able to follow

VI National Guard Released from Receivership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed residents of the Territory during the weekly briefing Monday from the Battery in Cruz Bay, St. John, after touring the newly constructed HeadStart center in Cruz Bay.   “I am totally excited about this project, which is one of six HeadStart and other support facilities under various phases of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Expressing his heartfelt concern for the protection of victims and the prevention of future occurrences, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the first meeting Wednesday of the Virgin Islands Council on Human Trafficking. Deputy Attorney General Ian Clement was appointed chairman of the Council. Defined as the recruitment and transport of people

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is offering heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Virgin Islands community on the passing of former Senator and Police Commissioner Milton “Bull” Frett. “To my family and me, ‘Bull’ was more than a public servant—he was a force. A two-term senator, a businessman, and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is proud to announce that his administration has reached a wage agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Locals 1825 and 1826, securing well-deserved salary increases for the Territory’s teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff. This agreement marks a significant step forward in valuing and rewarding the hard

Governor Bryan Requests 60-Day Extension of State of Emergency U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta and VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen updated Virgin Islands residents on upcoming initiatives and detailed weather conditions Monday during the weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix. Director Jaschen provided information on potential weather systems and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a strategic effort to boost St. Croix’s economic growth and strengthen its appeal as a premier cruise destination, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has introduced a legislative proposal to allow cruise ships berthed in St. Croix to operate their onboard casinos while in port. This focused initiative, exclusively for cruise ship

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Today, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the release of an audit conducted by the John Praed Foundation, reviewing the policies and procedures of the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) concerning the reporting of child abuse. This audit, commissioned by the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), provides an analysis