Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Announces Administrative Leave for Virgin Islands Carnival

 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the Virgin Islands Carnival 2024 Schedule. On these dates during the Carnival season, government employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed: The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in […]

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Governor Bryan Announces $2.3 million Payment to WAPA, Addressing Territory’s Urgent Energy Needs

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has taken decisive action to secure the energy needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands by initiating a significant payment to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (WAPA). On April 23rd, the Virgin Islands government made a payment of $2,316,889.64 to WAPA on behalf of the Virgin

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VI Energy Office Unveils Energy Resilient Micro-Grid at St. Croix Educational Complex

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On Tuesday, April 23, the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) unveiled a micro-grid farm at the St. Croix Educational Complex (SCEC) that will enable the Educational Complex’s emergency hurricane shelter to function reliably during extended grid outages and significantly reduce the use of fossil fuel generators that have proven difficult to maintain and

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Governor Bryan Nominates Attorney Gordon Rhea as Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced the nomination of Attorney Gordon Rhea as the next Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This nomination reflects the Governor’s commitment to bolstering the legal framework of the Territory with seasoned leadership marked by integrity and excellence. Attorney Gordon Rhea brings a distinguished

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Governor Bryan Declares State of Emergency to Restore Energy Security in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Governor’s action ensures payment of more than $11 million to satisfy overdue payments to cash strapped Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority on behalf of territory’s semi-autonomous entities to include the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center, as well as the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert

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Bryan Administration Supports Calls for End to Insular Cases

WASHINGTON, DC– A senior representative from the Bryan administration is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to end the classification of residents of U.S. territories as second-class citizens.  Teri Helenese, Director of State and Federal Relations for the Virgin Islands government, made her position clear when speaking at a press conference at the U.S.

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Governor Bryan Approves Various Bills, Acknowledges Several Resolutions

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on and approved several bills and acknowledged resolutions passed by the 35th Legislature at its Session on March 25, 2024. In his April 12 transmittal letter to Senate President Novelle Francis, Governor Bryan wrote that he vetoed Bill No. 35-0115 – an Act repealing title 24 Virgin Islands

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Governor Bryan and DSPR Commissioner Calvert White Detail Tourism and Carnival Horse Race Plans

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. hosted the weekly Government House briefing from Government House on St. Thomas today, highlighting his recent trip to the Sea Trade Global Conference and outlining plans for a tourism summit in July. Governor Bryan was joined by Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White, who presented details

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Governor Bryan Acts on and Approves Bill to Create Chronic Kidney Disease Registry

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on and approved Bill No. 35-0207 in its entirety, creating the Territorial Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Registry. Bill No. 35-0207 was passed by the 35th Legislature at its session on March 25, 2024. “Recognizing that ourTerritory has an increasing number of persons living with

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LEPC Announces RFP Submission Deadlines for Federal Justice Assistance Grants

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) is pleased to announce it is accepting proposals effective April 8, 2024 and closing on May 20, 2024 for three federal Justice Assistance Grants (FY2019, FY2020 and FY2021). The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC), with funding through the U.S. Department of

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