U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —I was personally saddened to learn of the passing of Gloria H. Canegata Waterman, whose life of public service to the Virgin Islands serves as a model for others to follow. I will always remember her as an educator and administrator dedicated to family and community. Mrs. Waterman’s tenure as a renowned […]

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta urged Virgin Islanders to express support for a land exchange agreement between the Virgin Islands Government and the National Park Service for the exchange of an uninhabited Cay off the coast of St. John for almost a dozen

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Friday, April 14, 2023, the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) broke ground on the construction of a 150 kW Solar plus 300 kW battery micro-grid at the St. Croix Educational Complex (SCEC). On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the VIEO was notified that more than 100 solar panels, which account for

US VIRGIN ISLANDS– During Wednesday’s Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced a legislative measure to address abandoned and derelict properties throughout the Territory.   The legislation, which is being finalized, aims to provide a means by which derelict and abandoned properties can be fairly and equitably rehabilitated or developed without a change of

Orders Virgin Islands Flag to fly at half-staff during period of mourning U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued the following statement mourning the loss of Virgin Islands Police Detective Delberth Phipps Jr., who was killed in the line of duty Tuesday morning: “I am incensed and deeply saddened by the loss of Detective Delberth

Today we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved Africans in the Danish West Indies and celebrate the resilience of our ancestors, their relentless pursuit of freedom, and the abolition of an unjust institution.  The sound of the conch shell blowing always brings to mind the courage and bravery of our ancestors led

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took action on eight bills and acknowledged two resolutions sent up from the 35th Legislature. Governor Bryan’s approval of Bill No. 35-0012 corrected language in the V.I. code to make it possible for persons living outside the Territory to serve on boards and commissions. “This will better allow us to fill vacancies on boards and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has received a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) planning grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for $1.25 million. The intended beneficiaries are unserved and underserved groups in the United States Virgin Islands with a focus

In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commuted the life sentence of Felix S. Perez, 72, who has served 37 years in prison. The Governor made the announcement during the Commencement exercises for the Transforming Lives Academy, which recognized 10 inmates for their achievements gaining high school diplomas and trade certifications. View the Commencement here “I believe in second chances,” Governor

PFA also draws down $45 million to repay advance funds taken from the General Fund U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority on Thursday, June 15, closed on the $100 million line of credit that the 35th Legislature approved for the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) and made its first draw against the