U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced that non-essential government employees in the U.S. Virgin Islands will be granted administrative leave on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in alignment with President Joseph R. Biden’s declaration of a National Day of Mourning to honor the life and legacy of former President James Earl “Jimmy” […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., alongside Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol, signed the Virgin Islands Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan (Comp Plan) into law at Government House on St. Croix. This transformative legislation ends decades of inaction and represents a crowning achievement of the Bryan-Roach administration, addressing

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr., in the spirit of transparency and accountability, today announced that he has received the Public Officials Compensation Study Report from the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission (VIPOCC). The report, submitted in accordance with Act No. 7878 and Act No. 8384, outlines adjustments to the compensation of public officials

Government House, U.S. Virgin Islands — As the Crucian Christmas Festival reaches its height, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach took the opportunity during Monday’s weekly press briefing to reflect on the progress made in 2024, share their hopes for the year ahead, and warmly welcome President Joe Biden and First Lady

Government House, U.S. Virgin Islands — As the Crucian Christmas Festival reaches its height, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach took the opportunity during Monday’s weekly press briefing to reflect on the progress made in 2024, share their hopes for the year ahead, and warmly welcome President Joe Biden and First Lady

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of former Director of the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and popular radio personality Leona Bryant: “The Virgin Islands has lost one of its brightest lights with the passing of Leona Bryant. She was more than an icon—she was

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of the 39th President of the United States of America, President Jimmy Carter: With profound sadness, I join the nation and the world in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose extraordinary legacy extended far

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., led Monday’s press briefing, reflecting on the progress made in 2024 and extending warm wishes for the holiday season. “Before we dive into today’s updates, I want to acknowledge the progress we’ve made together in 2024 and extend my heartfelt wishes for a Merry Christmas and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has amended the administrative leave proclamation to encompass the holiday season schedule. The following dates are officially designated for government office closures in observance of the holidays and the St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. Under Title 1 V.I.C. § 171, the following dates are recognized as legal holidays: In

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. hosted the weekly press briefing on Monday, providing several important updates. Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner at the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, and St. Croix Chief of Police Sean Santos of the Virgin Islands Police Department joined him. Crucian Christmas Festival OverviewDeputy Commissioner Haynes provided details