Author name: Richard Motta

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took action on eight bills and acknowledged two resolutions sent up from the 35th Legislature. Governor Bryan’s approval of Bill No. 35-0012 corrected language in the V.I. code to make it possible for persons living outside the Territory to serve on boards and commissions. “This will better allow us to fill vacancies on boards and […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has received a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) planning grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for $1.25 million. The intended beneficiaries are unserved and underserved groups in the United States Virgin Islands with a focus

In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commuted the life sentence of Felix S. Perez, 72, who has served 37 years in prison. The Governor made the announcement during the Commencement exercises for the Transforming Lives Academy, which recognized 10 inmates for their achievements gaining high school diplomas and trade certifications. View the Commencement here “I believe in second chances,” Governor

PFA also draws down $45 million to repay advance funds taken from the General Fund U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority on Thursday, June 15, closed on the $100 million line of credit that the 35th Legislature approved for the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) and made its first draw against the

Click here to view this week’s Government House Press Briefing U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly briefing, Richard Motta Jr., Communications Director for the Office of the Governor, urged residents of the Territory on Monday to be vigilant as hurricane season has officially begun. “We are now in the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– Last week, the Government of the Virgin Islands and federal partners participated in a series of response and initial recovery exercises as well as functional drills to bolster preparedness efforts before Atlantic hurricane season. Participants established a unified command led by the territory and supported with federal resources from Emergency Operations Centers

The gross domestic product (GDP) for the U.S. Virgin Islands increased 2.8 percent in 2021 after decreasing 1.9 percent in 2020, according to statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The GDP is a comprehensive measure of the Territory’s economic activity and estimates the value of the final goods and services produced U.S. Virgin

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the first mortgage closing for a recipient of a home loan through the VI Slice moderate-income home ownership program. The program is designed to increase home ownership in the Territory by helping eligible Virgin Islanders secure a mortgage. Click to view video of signing ceremony. “Today means a lot to

I join the Virgin Islands in extending appreciation and gratitude to all mothers and other women throughout the Territory who serve as mother figures. Our mothers are our first teachers and protectors who comfort us when life sends unexpected challenges. This Mother’s Day and every day, I celebrate the mothers who have anchored my life

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Saturday on the passing of former St. Croix Senator and HOVENSA executive Alexander Moorhead: “Alex was iconic in stature and grace. I always looked up to him as a young Virgin Islander working in the refinery. At this age, I understand he was at