U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) proudly announces the addition of1,000 new jobs to the local economy, marking a substantial upswing in employment opportunities andeconomic growth within the Territory. Recent job data reveals an encouraging growth rate of 2.86 percent in the job market, elevating theaverage number of jobs to […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of former BVI Minister of Health and Social Development Carvin Malone. “On behalf of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and our government, I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Carvin Malone, former Minister of Health and Social

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has acted on a bill passed by the 35th Legislature in its December 19 session, which included a St. John Land Exchange amendment. Gov. Bryan signed Bill No. 35-0159 in its entirety. In his transmittal letter to Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Gov. Bryan thanked the 35th

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. conducted the first press briefing of 2024 on Tuesday from Government House on St. Thomas. While acknowledging the successful completion of the 71st Annual Crucian Christmas Festival, Gov. Bryan praised the contributions of the Virgin Island Police Department, VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez, VIPD Chief Sean Santos, VIPD

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement mourning the passing of retired Judge Audrey Thomas-Francis: “It is with profound sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all who are mourning the passing of retired Superior Court Judge Audrey Thomas-Francis. A distinguished former assistant U.S. attorney

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Wednesday welcoming President Joseph R. Biden to St. Croix: “Today, it is with immense pride and profound gratitude that we welcome President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the beautiful island of St. Croix. Their visit marks a significant and proud moment

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— In a significant development for the Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is making strides in its acquisition of the Vitol propane terminal facilities. The Governor confirmed on Friday that WAPA’s second payment of $100 million for the proposed $145 million

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. wished Virgin Islanders a safe and happy holiday season Monday during the last weekly Government House briefing for 2023. “I wish you all a very, very blessed Merry Christmas and certainly a New Year filled with health, wealth, abundance, prosperity and love, and a safe Crucian Christmas

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has granted clemency to seven individuals — issuing pardons for six and commuting the sentence of one — offering second chances and fresh starts to people who have demonstrated change, personal growth and advancement. Each of the seven individuals petitioned Governor Bryan to provide them with clemency

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the weekly briefing at Government House on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta confirmed that sequential water testing conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in November failed to replicate the extremely high levels of lead and copper that were initially identified during EPA testing conducted in September.    The reason for