Action provides timely relief as federal government shutdown continues  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced at the Government House Weekly Press Briefing that he has directed the director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the commissioner of Finance to begin issuing up to $10 million in income tax refunds.  “As […]

ST. THOMAS — During the weekly briefing held today at Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. provided updates on major infrastructure projects, and highlighted several upcoming events across the territory. The Governor announced that the solicitation period for two major public infrastructure projects officially opened on Friday, November 7, 2025, Phase 2

Territory joins five states and the District of Columbia in using local dollars to cover all or part of November food aid amid federal shutdown  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivers remarks during the Government House weekly press briefing on November 3, 2025 at Government House in St. Thomas U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan

Veteran jurist and public servant brings two decades of Virgin Islands trial, appellate, and court administration experience U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today nominated Magistrate Judge Venetia Harvey Velazquez to serve as a judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for the St. Croix District. “Judge Velazquez has served our

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations designating November 2025 as a month of recognition, awareness, and action across the U.S. Virgin Islands. These observances highlight the Territory’s commitment to education, health, public service, cultural heritage, and community support. Month-Long Observances David Hamilton Jackson MonthHonoring the legacy of David

Territory joins five states and the District of Columbia in using local dollars to cover all or part of November food aid amid federal shutdown  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced that the U.S. Virgin Islands has completed payment of half of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible

$2.77 million from the Budget Stabilization Fund approved; Finance and Human Services begin mailing payments covering half of November benefits U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed Bill No. 36-0202 into law as Act No. 9047, authorizing $2.77 million from the Budget Stabilization Fund so Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients receive 50%

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement on the passing of Gerville R. Larsen, a revered architect, historic preservation champion and artist: “Gerville loved the Virgin Islands in deed, not just in word. He guarded our past with a craftsman’s care and designed our future with an artist’s eye.

Plan allows a Public Finance Authority subsidiary to issue tax-exempt bonds; developers, not taxpayers, bear all obligations; public ownership preserved after the bonds are repaid. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced proposed legislation to amend the Hotel Development Act to allow a wholly owned subsidiary of the Virgin Islands Public Finance

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — During his weekly briefing held Monday at the Westin Resort and Spa on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. called on Virgin Islanders to join him in prayer for the people of Jamaica as they brace for Hurricane Melissa, the most severe storm in that nation’s history. “We are