U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued the following statement Tuesday after JP Morgan Chase agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Virgin Islands Government against the financial institution for its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein: “This settlement marks a significant step in achieving justice and bringing closure to this […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement Thursday following a second day of school closures as a result of teacher walkouts in St. Croix: “I am aware of the issues in some of our schools and the Department of Education’s efforts to address them as we move closer to constructing new

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was recognized Wednesday by the National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved at the NHIT’s 15th Anniversary Reception and Health Equity and Inclusiveness Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC.  Wednesday’s ceremony marked the inaugural presentation of the NHIT Health Equity and Inclusiveness Award. The award recognizes nine honorees for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands in response to an ongoing fire at the Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas. Smoke from the fire, which has been burning since Sept. 14, can be seen and smelled for miles and

Weekly Briefing Provides Hurricane Update, Explains WAPA Rolling Outages U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta on Monday provided an overview of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s impending trips to Washington, D.C. and Chicago before introducing VITEMA Executive Director Daryl Jaschen with a hurricane forecast and providing information about rolling power outages conducted

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the Public-Private Partnership between the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and the V.I. Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) on the installation of 200 recreational moorings across the Territory: “When I first took office, I initiated a groundbreaking public-private partnership with representatives

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Wednesday on the passing of former Virgin Islands Senator George E. Goodwin: “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I join our Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of former Senator George E. Goodwin. “Senator Goodwin’s contributions to our

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta on Monday said Governor Bryan remembered 9/11 as “a day that forever changed our nation and the world and encouraged Virgin Islanders to pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged from the chaos, and the enduring spirit of unity that emerged from

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has forwarded the board and commission nominations of Donna Christensen, May A. Cornwall and Joan Foy to the 35th Legislature for confirmation. Former Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen, M.D. is being nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands for

Residents Still Urged to Prepare for Minimal Impacts U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Due to the continued changes in the forecast of Hurricane Lee moving away from the US Virgin Islands, there will be no sandbag or sand distribution today (Thursday, Sept. 7) or tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 8) at the Department of Public Works or the