Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Statement on Passing of St. Croix Businessman, Popular Talk Radio Host Hugh “Mr. P” Pemberton

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued the following statement Sunday on the passing of St. Croix businessman and popular talk radio host, Hugh “Mr. P.” Pemberton: “I join the chorus of voices expressing my shock and sorrow at the passing of Hugh Pemberton. ‘Mr. P’ was more than just a voice on the …

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Statement from Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on the Passing of Robert Graham

US VIRGIN ISLANDS– Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Thursday on the passing of recently retired Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority Robert Graham: “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I mourn the passing of Robert Graham, the recently retired Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Housing …

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Finance Commissioner Kevin McCurdy and Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Louis Petersen are Sworn In

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Family members, colleagues, supporters and friends attended the swearing in ceremony on St. Thomas yesterday of Finance Commissioner Kevin G. McCurdy and Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Louis E. Petersen Jr. Governor Albert Bryan lauded McCurdy, Petersen and Moleto Smith, the recently appointed Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Planning Commission, while securing …

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Governor Bryan Applauds Federal Support and Advocates for Continued Assistance at IGIA Annual Meeting

Washington, DC – Governor Albert Bryan expressed gratitude to the Biden Administration for its recent commitment of $1.1 billion in federal matching funds through St. John DOI and FEMA. This significant investment marks a monumental step forward for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ recovery efforts. During his address at the 2024 annual meeting of the Interagency …

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Statement from Government House on USVI Remaining on EU List of Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Government House released the following statement Wednesday after a recent announcement by the European Council of the European Union indicated the USVI remains on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions: We continue to express profound disappointment with the European Union’s decision to include the U.S. Virgin Islands on its list of …

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Governor Albert Bryan Travels to Washington, D.C. for Series of Meetings

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the territory this week, traveling to Washington, D.C., for a series of important meetings. He is expected to return on Tuesday, February 27. Among his engagements, Governor Bryan will attend the annual meeting of the Department of Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas …

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Gov. Bryan Appoints Antonio Stevens Director of VI Fire and Emergency Medical Service

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment of Antonio Stevens as director of the VI Fire and Emergency Medical Service Tuesday during the weekly briefing at Government House on St. Thomas. Stevens is a distinguished professional who has made significant contributions to both the military and civilian emergency response sectors in …

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Gov. Bryan Predicts Increase in Federal Cost Share Rate Will Boost USVI Recovery

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – An elated Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien thanked President Joseph Biden Friday for reducing the Territory’s cost share for recovery projects resulting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The cost share for FEMA disaster recovery grants stood at a looming 10% which could have …

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Non-Essential Government Employees on St. Croix Dismissed at 2 p.m.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House has announced a 2 p.m. dismissal for all non-essential government employees on the island of St. Croix due to inclement weather and the potential for flooding. Further updates will be provided as they become available. The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, …

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Governor Bryan Issues Proclamations for Month of February

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations recognizing February as National Black History Month, Heart Health Month, Children’s Dental Health Month and Career and Technical Education Month. Governor Bryan declared February National Black History Month in recognition of events over the last decade that he noted indicate “a deliberate attempt to …

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