Author name: Richard Motta

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Tuesday on a ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals stating that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority in requiring Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation to get a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit before restarting the refinery on St. Croix: “The […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued a statement late Saturday announcing a years-long initiative aimed at identifying and potentially preventing human trafficking and enhancing support to victims:  “My administration is deeply committed to preventing human trafficking, enhancing public safety, and protecting young women and girls from abuse. That is why I support

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent a letter to Senate President Novell E. Francis Jr this week addressing questions raised by members of the 35th Legislature during a hearing to approve a land exchange agreement with the National Park Service that will allow the Government of the Virgin Islands to construct a

US VIRGIN ISLANDS – During Monday’s Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. introduced the newest member of his Cabinet, Finance Commissioner Nominee Kevin McCurdy. McCurdy, a Virgin Islander, returns to the territory from Chicago, where he worked as the Associate Vice President of Finance and Planning at Adler University. “I know he is

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