U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a significant step toward bolstering support and resources for the Territory’s aging population, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the first meeting of the Virgin Islands Commission on Aging on Wednesday, led by Government House Special Projects Coordinator Clint Ferris.  The commission, established under Governor Bryan’s leadership, aims to serve as […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Additionally, during the month of October, Virgin Islanders are being asked to recognize Fire Prevention Week October 6 through October 12 and VI Taxi Week October 20 through

October 7, 2024 – U.S. Virgin Islands – In light of recent criticism suggesting that the Bryan-Roach Administration and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) are not fully supporting our animal welfare centers and shelters, I, Louis E. Petersen Jr., as Commissioner of Agriculture, feel compelled to address this issue directly and set the record

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— On January 20, 1964, the VI Legislature approved Bill 2019 Act # 1075 designating Virgin Islands / Puerto Rico Friendship Day (VI/PR Friendship Day). The people of the Virgin Islands and the people of Puerto Rico have had a long happy association as relatives, good neighbors, business partners, fellow Americans and warm

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed residents of the Territory Monday in a live briefing from Government House, where he designated Julio A. Rhyme Sr. to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Governor Bryan was also joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen and Office of Disaster Recovery Director

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA), a leading advocate for sustainable development in the Caribbean, to discuss an initiative that will introduce fish farming to the Virgin Islands, enhancing food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and boosting the local economy. The meeting focused on the potential benefits

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Friday that President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 9747, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025,” which extends federal funding of the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund through December 30, 2026. Section 140(a) of the Act includes a provision to extend federal funding

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Representatives from the Government of the Virgin Islands, the 35th Legislature, and non-profit organizations from both districts were recently invited to the White House for a discussion on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Building a Better America Initiative. Members of the Bryan-Roach Administration, including Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Bryan-Roach Administration has followed through on its promise to provide tax refunds to thousands of Virgin Islanders awaiting relief. Refund checks are being issued today to 5,044 Virgin Islands taxpayers totalling $14,706,351.17. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. are delighted to be able to follow