VI National Guard Released from Receivership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed residents of the Territory during the weekly briefing Monday from the Battery in Cruz Bay, St. John, after touring the newly constructed HeadStart center in Cruz Bay.   “I am totally excited about this project, which is one of six HeadStart and other support facilities under various phases of […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Expressing his heartfelt concern for the protection of victims and the prevention of future occurrences, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the first meeting Wednesday of the Virgin Islands Council on Human Trafficking. Deputy Attorney General Ian Clement was appointed chairman of the Council. Defined as the recruitment and transport of people

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is offering heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Virgin Islands community on the passing of former Senator and Police Commissioner Milton “Bull” Frett. “To my family and me, ‘Bull’ was more than a public servant—he was a force. A two-term senator, a businessman, and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is proud to announce that his administration has reached a wage agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Locals 1825 and 1826, securing well-deserved salary increases for the Territory’s teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff. This agreement marks a significant step forward in valuing and rewarding the hard

Governor Bryan Requests 60-Day Extension of State of Emergency U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta and VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen updated Virgin Islands residents on upcoming initiatives and detailed weather conditions Monday during the weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix. Director Jaschen provided information on potential weather systems and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a strategic effort to boost St. Croix’s economic growth and strengthen its appeal as a premier cruise destination, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has introduced a legislative proposal to allow cruise ships berthed in St. Croix to operate their onboard casinos while in port. This focused initiative, exclusively for cruise ship

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Today, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the release of an audit conducted by the John Praed Foundation, reviewing the policies and procedures of the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) concerning the reporting of child abuse. This audit, commissioned by the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS), provides an analysis

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As part of a comprehensive initiative to breathe new life into the U.S. Virgin Islands’ town centers, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced $1 million in funding aimed at revitalizing downtown Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted, and Frederiksted. The Governor’s announcement is part of the administration’s ongoing strategy to bolster economic activity, strengthen the cultural

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During today’s Government House weekly briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a pointed response to inaccuracies and misleading claims made by Senate Majority Leader Kenneth L. Gittens regarding the Territory’s financial management and the proposed expansion of the government’s line of credit.  “As Governor, I have always prioritized transparency, accountability, and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In an impassioned statement during Monday’s Government House Weekly Press Briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands will pay out an additional $27 million in income tax refunds over the next 30 days. This payout follows earlier distributions of $5.1 million to 1,260 taxpayers in July