Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Mourns the Passing of Accomplished St. Thomas Educator, Businesswoman Yvonne Milliner George-Bowsky

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. released the following statement on the passing of former St. Thomas educator and businesswoman Yvonne Milliner George-Bowsky: “The Virgin Islands has lost an icon and pioneer in the advancement of our territory’s early childhood education with the passing of Principal Bowsky. A longtime educator, some of her […]

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Governor Bryan, Office of Gun Violence Prevention Director Meet with National Network for Safer Communities Representatives

Office of Gun Violence Prevention also held first meeting of its Advisory Council, which comprises representatives from public and private sectors across the Territory U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Office of Gun Violence Prevention Executive Director Antonio Emanuel met with representatives from the National Network of Safe Communities (NNSC) on Tuesday, March 22, to

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Governor Bryan Closes Sale of King’s Alley Hotel to Development Group for Christiansted Boardwalk Enhancement

Development will have 100 hotel rooms; 8 food, beverage and retail outlets; event space; 27 parking spaces and two boat docks and create 150 construction jobs and 100 full-time positions IRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority PFA), has signed off on the documents finalizing the sale for

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Governor’s Refinance Plan to Stabilize GERS Yields Quick Results on Bond Market

KRBA assigns preliminary long-term BBB rating of “stable” to Special Purpose Vehicle bonds being prepared for sale to create revenue supporting Government Employees’ Retirement System U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Global securities company Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KRBA) has assigned a preliminary long-term rating of BBB with an outlook of “stable” to the Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation

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Governor Bryan Drops Indoor Mask Requirement, Effective Immediately

Masks are still required at all ports of entry, public, private and parochial schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities; businesses have the option of continuing to require masks at their discretion. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. dropped the indoor mask mandate –

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Government House Issues Statement on Passing of Addie Ottley

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House released the following statement on the passing of legendary broadcaster Athniel “Addie” Ottley: “Governor Albert Bryan Jr., First Lady Yolanda Bryan and everyone at Government House is deeply saddened by the passing of Addie Ottley, who was a cultural icon and a dedicated Virgin Islander who used his radio program

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Governor Bryan Removes Some COVID-19 Restrictions Amid Decline in Number of Active Cases in USVI

Virgin Islands Department of Health now making booster shots for all three vaccines available to all residents age 18 and older U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During Tuesday’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. relaxed and modified several COVID-19 restrictions as the number of active cases in the Territory continue declining. Effective at

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Governor Bryan Announces FEMA Approval Allowing Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project to Resume

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Thursday that construction on the Paul E. Joseph stadium will resume next week now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR), which caused a temporary halt in construction operations last December because of concerns about flooding. FEMA’s

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Governor Bryan Presents Caribbean Drag Racing Association With $337,750 to Complete St. Croix Track

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. presented the Caribbean Drag Racing Association (CDRA) a check for $337,750 on Thursday, October 14, which will go toward the completion of a remodeled drag racing track that will infuse new life into the much-loved sport. Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and St. Croix Administrator

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