US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Tuesday announcing the passing of Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director Daryl A. “Mousy” George Sr: “It is with a profound sense of grief and loss that we announce the untimely passing of a dedicated public servant and cherished member of […]
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has released the first official discussion draft of the Virgin Islands Abandoned and Derelict Real Property Conservatorship Act. The release of this proposed draft legislation incorporates comments raised by members of the community who attended two public town hall meetings held in August. The Virgin Islands Abandoned
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — An update on St. Croix water quality will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from Government House on St. Croix. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen will be joined by V.I. Water and Power Authority Executive Director Andrew Smith, Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion and Austin Callwood, Director of
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Sample results expected by the end of the week U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Joint Information Center is providing a critical update to the residents of the Virgin Islands community regarding the ongoing water quality situation in St. Croix. Over the past week, the Virgin Islands Government has been working closely
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In his second briefing from Government House this week, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday stressed the importance of being prepared in light of three urgent issues that have surfaced in the Territory — the water situation in St. Croix, a pending storm, and the Bonnie G, which ran aground off
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Personnel from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) began flushing potable water lines at 5 p.m. on Friday at the 36 specific points identified with high levels of lead and copper during the initial sampling conducted September 28-30, 2023, on the island of St. Croix. Following the flushing period,
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — On Wednesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened a meeting with members of the 35th Legislature to present his administration’s legislative priorities and discuss avenues for collaboration in the interest of the Virgin Islands’ residents. During the meeting, Governor Bryan shared the latest version of the administration’s draft legislation aimed at addressing derelict
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Wednesday that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority’s Substantial Amendment, paving the way for the use of $145 million in Community Development Block Grant mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA)
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– In a decisive effort to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is issuing a “no drinking or consumption” advisory for the potable water system on the island of St. Croix. This precautionary measure is in
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. proudly designates the month of October as “Rett Syndrome Awareness Month” in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The governor issued a proclamation Thursday emphasizing the importance of Rett Syndrome awareness and also recognized the remarkable efforts of Ella’s Hope Inc, a local nonprofit organization working to raise awareness
