Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor’s Refinance Plan to Stabilize GERS Yields Quick Results on Bond Market

KRBA assigns preliminary long-term BBB rating of “stable” to Special Purpose Vehicle bonds being prepared for sale to create revenue supporting Government Employees’ Retirement System U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Global securities company Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KRBA) has assigned a preliminary long-term rating of BBB with an outlook of “stable” to the Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation […]

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Governor Bryan Drops Indoor Mask Requirement, Effective Immediately

Masks are still required at all ports of entry, public, private and parochial schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities; businesses have the option of continuing to require masks at their discretion. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. dropped the indoor mask mandate –

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Government House Issues Statement on Passing of Addie Ottley

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House released the following statement on the passing of legendary broadcaster Athniel “Addie” Ottley: “Governor Albert Bryan Jr., First Lady Yolanda Bryan and everyone at Government House is deeply saddened by the passing of Addie Ottley, who was a cultural icon and a dedicated Virgin Islander who used his radio program

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Governor Bryan Removes Some COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Decline in Number of Active Cases in USVI

Virgin Islands Department of Health now making booster shots for all three vaccines available to all residents age 18 and older U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During Tuesday’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. relaxed and modified several COVID-19 restrictions as the number of active cases in the Territory continue declining. Effective at

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Governor Bryan Announces FEMA Approval Allowing Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project to Resume

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Thursday that construction on the Paul E. Joseph stadium will resume next week now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR), which caused a temporary halt in construction operations last December because of concerns about flooding. FEMA’s

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Governor Bryan Presents Caribbean Drag Racing Association With $337,750 to Complete St. Croix Track

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. presented the Caribbean Drag Racing Association (CDRA) a check for $337,750 on Thursday, October 14, which will go toward the completion of a remodeled drag racing track that will infuse new life into the much-loved sport. Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and St. Croix Administrator

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Governor Bryan Issues Statement On Congressional Action Forgiving USVI of $300 Million in Community Disaster Loans

Waiver on Debt Incurred from 2017 Hurricanes Brings Tens of Millions in Financial Relief to WAPA, Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. released the following statement on Congress’ passage of a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December and avoid a government shutdown that

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Governor Bryan Mourns the Passing of Former St. Croix Senator, Radio Talk Host Holland Redfield

US VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. released the following statement on the passing of former St. Croix Senator and longtime radio talk host Holland Redfield: “Holland was a dear friend, mentor and pillar of this community. His comforting words through countless storms and recovery periods always gave us the information we needed to get

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