Author name: Richard Motta

Project a Result of Decade-Old Demands of Local Fishers and Beachgoers ST. THOMAS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement dispelling rumors circulating in the Virgin Islands community on the Hull Bay Ramp and Parking Improvements Project: “Five years ago, as I campaigned for Governor, I promised the fishers of Hull Bay and […]

Budget Supplemental Requests Appropriation for $25M in Retroactive Wage Payments, Reallocation of Funds for Capital Improvement Projects US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted a supplemental budget bill to the 35th Legislature that seeks to reprogram funds previously allocated to the Public Finance Authority for FY2023 capital projects. The bill appropriates $25,000,000

Governor visits public schools on first day of 2023-2024 school year ST. CROIX — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced his nomination of H. Nathalie Hodge as Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. During the weekly briefing at Government House on Monday, Governor Bryan said Hodge has been serving as acting commissioner of

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Friday, August 4 is “Nicole Robin Day” in the U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrating the courage and bravery exhibited in 1973 by the late Captain Loredon Boynes Sr. and his crew. “Nicole Robin Day” commemorates the history of a voyage that began on July 13, 1973, when Captain Loredon Boynes Sr. of

ST. CROIX — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. visited the John A. Bell facility for a comprehensive tour of the premises Monday, commemorating the grand opening of the Equine Therapy Program. The event showcased significant advancements in mental health services and the resolution of long-standing issues within the jail system. The tour commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took action on seven bills sent up from the 35th Legislature, one of which paves the way for a celebration of the Territory’s gold medal winners — the USVI’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team and first-ever gold medal winning archer Nicholas D’Amour. Governor Bryan’s approval of Bill

Richard Evangelista, Esq. Appointed Chief Legal Counsel US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced during the weekly briefing yesterday that next Monday, August 7th will be the start of the 2023-2024 school year for the territory’s public schools. Motta said Governor Bryan will accompany Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington next Monday at

H. Natalie Hodge to serve as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced Sunday that Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Commissioner Richard Evangelista is leaving the Department to serve as the Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel. Evangelista, who has served as commissioner of DLCA

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Today, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined Attorney General Ariel Smith to announce new legislation and initiatives to prevent human trafficking, and to protect women and girls from abuse. The bill, called the Victims of Human Trafficking Prevention Act, is part of a years-long comprehensive initiative to prevent human trafficking in the

Employees to receive payroll as normal Thursday morning US VIRGIN ISLANDS— The Virgin Islands Department of Finance issued the following statement on a technical glitch that caused a delay in direct deposit payments to Government Employees Thursday: The Department of Finance has discovered and resolved a technical glitch early Thursday morning causing a slight delay