U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the Public-Private Partnership between the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and the V.I. Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) on the installation of 200 recreational moorings across the Territory: “When I first took office, I initiated a groundbreaking public-private partnership with representatives […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Wednesday on the passing of former Virgin Islands Senator George E. Goodwin: “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I join our Virgin Islands community in mourning the passing of former Senator George E. Goodwin. “Senator Goodwin’s contributions to our

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta on Monday said Governor Bryan remembered 9/11 as “a day that forever changed our nation and the world and encouraged Virgin Islanders to pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged from the chaos, and the enduring spirit of unity that emerged from

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has forwarded the board and commission nominations of Donna Christensen, May A. Cornwall and Joan Foy to the 35th Legislature for confirmation. Former Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen, M.D. is being nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands for

Residents Still Urged to Prepare for Minimal Impacts U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Due to the continued changes in the forecast of Hurricane Lee moving away from the US Virgin Islands, there will be no sandbag or sand distribution today (Thursday, Sept. 7) or tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 8) at the Department of Public Works or the

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