U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations for the month of September in the Territory, bringing awareness to emergency preparedness, several public health concerns, environmental initiatives, and contributions made by the Territory’s workforce. Gov. Bryan has proclaimed September National Preparedness Month in the Territory to urge Virgin Islanders to take concrete […]

Tropical Depression 13 Predicted to Strengthen to Major Hurricane U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta introduced Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) Director Daryl Jaschen, who provided an update on the latest tropical weather system, which is predicted to track toward the lesser Antilles later this week, during what is

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement expressing grave disappointment with a vote by the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Committee to remove the “I Love St. Thomas” sign at Vendors Plaza in Charlotte Amalie: “The vote and the subsequent comments made Thursday by some members of the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta stressed the Bryan-Roach Administration’s commitment to keeping the community informed as the Territory gets closer to the peak of this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion and Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez provided

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted legislation to the 35th Legislature to strengthen, fund and further the purposes set forth in the Virgin Islands Uniform Prevention and Remedies for Human Trafficking Act. The legislation amends Title 14 of the Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 3A, to add a new Section 133a, which

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Town Hall meetings are scheduled for Aug. 28 and Aug. 30 to discuss the Bryan-Roach Administration’s plans to address the territory’s abandoned and derelict buildings. Last month, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the administration is embarking

Project a Result of Decade-Old Demands of Local Fishers and Beachgoers ST. THOMAS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement dispelling rumors circulating in the Virgin Islands community on the Hull Bay Ramp and Parking Improvements Project: “Five years ago, as I campaigned for Governor, I promised the fishers of Hull Bay and

Budget Supplemental Requests Appropriation for $25M in Retroactive Wage Payments, Reallocation of Funds for Capital Improvement Projects US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted a supplemental budget bill to the 35th Legislature that seeks to reprogram funds previously allocated to the Public Finance Authority for FY2023 capital projects. The bill appropriates $25,000,000

Governor visits public schools on first day of 2023-2024 school year ST. CROIX — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced his nomination of H. Nathalie Hodge as Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. During the weekly briefing at Government House on Monday, Governor Bryan said Hodge has been serving as acting commissioner of

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Friday, August 4 is “Nicole Robin Day” in the U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrating the courage and bravery exhibited in 1973 by the late Captain Loredon Boynes Sr. and his crew. “Nicole Robin Day” commemorates the history of a voyage that began on July 13, 1973, when Captain Loredon Boynes Sr. of