U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Talks continue to advance on a Technical Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), marking an upgrade from their previous functional cooperation. This enhanced partnership will be formalized next through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to bring substantial benefits to both the USVI and the […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta welcomed students, teachers and parents to the first day of school Monday during the weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix. “Governor Bryan extends his heartfelt welcome to all our students,” Motta said. “To our dedicated teachers,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is paying homage to two Virgin Islands icons during the month of August and has issued proclamations that recognize indigenous Virgin Islanders, servicemembers, farmers, human resources professionals and that support community-building activities. Governor Bryan proclaimed August 7, 2024, “Melvin Evans Day” in the U.S. Virgin Islands in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the final $45 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding as part of a grant agreement between the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –Kevin A. Williams Sr. has been appointed Chief of Staff to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Williams joined the Bryan-Roach Administration in October 2023 as Chief Policy Advisor. As Chief Policy Advisor, Williams oversaw all policy clusters and the administration’s response to the water and energy crises. He succeeds Karl Knight, who previously

Updates Community on Tropical Storm System Developing in the Atlantic U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced today that approximately $5 million in tax refunds will be issued this week. The announcement was made during the weekly briefing held at Government House on St.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Governor’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office is proud to announce the resounding success of the recent “All Things ADA” Expo held in the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts for caretakers, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The events saw remarkable turnouts, with almost 250 community members in attendance

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel are pleased to announce the completion of the temporary bridge on the Queen Mary Highway in St. Croix. This critical infrastructure project enhances connectivity and improves traffic flow in the area. The bridge, connecting the intersection of Casper Holstein

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. began the weekly press briefing on Monday by acknowledging President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election for a second term. Calling President Biden “a true public servant who has had a career that has spanned the majority of his life” Governor Bryan said President Biden has shown unwavering support for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a significant boost to our recovery and resilience efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated $989 million toward enhancing the robustness of the wastewater system on St. Croix. This award, part of FEMA’s ongoing partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, aims to fortify our critical infrastructure that suffered extensive