U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. has named Chief Policy Advisor Kevin A. Williams as Incident Commander of the Territory’s State of Energy Emergency. The appointment was made following the resignation of Jenifer O’Neal, former Director of the Territory’s Office of Management and Budget. Williams had served as Chief Policy Advisor for […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday held a press conference to discuss recent developments within the Virgin Islands Government, emphasizing administrative actions taken in response to ongoing federal investigations.  Governor Bryan announced that he had requested the resignations of Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer

US Global Change Research Project Provides Essential Information US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach participated Wednesday in an information session on climate change conducted at the UVI Innovation Center by UVI President Emerita Dr. LaVerne E.Ragster. Governor Bryan said the session, which was attended by Cabinet members and

US VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday the appointment of Sirri Hamad as the Governor’s Envoy to the Middle Eastern Community in the Virgin Islands. This appointment underscores the Governor’s commitment to enhancing relations and fostering understanding between the Virgin Islands and the Middle Eastern community.  Sirri Hamad, a respected leader within the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations for the month of June that recognize Virgin Islands fishing culture, Caribbean culture bearers, amateur radio operators and those who have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia, while emphasizing the importance of our oceans, HIV testing, the LGBTQIA+ community and men’s health. Governor Bryan

FEMA Approves Replacement of Two Power Generation Units on St. Thomas US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was joined for a major announcement Wednesday at Government House on St. Croix by VI Office of Disaster Recovery Director (ODR) Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, WAPA Board Chair Kyle Fleming and WAPA Chief Administrative Officer Don Gregoire. In

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commuted the sentences of three former inmates and pardoned two on Friday, May 31. Governor Bryan commuted the life sentences of Alexander Viust, 51, and Denise L. Donovan, 64, to time served. Viust had been serving a sentence of life in prison plus 15 years for First-Degree

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a move towards a more balanced justice system, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted proposed legislative amendments to the Thirty-Fifth Legislature, aimed at reforming sentencing laws for certain offenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These changes address mandatory minimum sentencing requirements that currently exist under Titles 14 and 23 of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to announce the nomination of the Honorable Ernest E. Morris, Jr. for the position of Superior Court Judge of the Virgin Islands. A respected figure in the legal community and a native of St. Croix, Magistrate Morris is celebrated for his deep commitment to justice

Magistrate Ernest E. Morris Nominated to V.I. Superior Court U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. began the weekly briefing on Monday by saying that Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tai Hunte Caesar and Department of Defense IRT (Innovative Readiness Training) Officer in Charge Major Mu Zhang would be