U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—During two daylong Workforce Development Summits that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. initiated in both districts, he laid out a clear path for how he plans to stabilize the Territory’s economy and create a sustainable and thriving workforce that will benefit all Virgin Islanders. “This summit will highlight how workforce development has to evolve

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met Monday with representatives of local and regional cricket organizations about the state of the sport in the Territory. During a meeting with Adeline Alexander, president of the Virgin Islands Cricket Board; Richard Skerritt, president of Cricket West Indies; and Enoch Lewis, president of the Leeward Islands Cricket Board, the Governor

Sports tourism in the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive another kickoff when a Major League Soccer team arrives next week for an exhibition match. Four-time championship team D.C. United will play Bermuda’s national team on Friday, November 15, at the Bethlehem Soccer Complex on St. Croix, the only FIFA-certified pro turf pitch in the Caribbean.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is encouraging the Virgin Islands community to show their appreciation for Virgin Islands veterans by attending Veterans Day parades scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Cruz Bay, St. John; 9 a.m. Monday at Frederiksted, St. Croix; and 3 p.m. Monday on Veterans Drive, St. Thomas. Veterans Day honorees are

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—The Office of the Governor, the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation and the Virgin Islands Personnel Division will host a Family Health and Wellness Expo from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019, at D.C. Canegata Rec Center on St. Croix. The goal of the expo is to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed an executive order giving the V.I. Finance Department comprehensive responsibility for all aspects of the use of check verification systems used by all agencies and departments of the Government of the Virgin Islands. The order cites an increase in “Non-Sufficient Funds” (NSF) and tasks the Finance Department

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed a proclamation designating November as “Virgin Islands Recycles Month.” The designation is part of the nationwide campaign declaring November as “America Recycles Month,” which is part of a public-private partnership effort aimed at increasing media attention and public support for recycling and waste reduction. To help encourage

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued the following statement Wednesday on the passing of Kenneth Blake Sr.: “I was saddened to learn of Blakie’s passing while in Washington, DC, over the weekend. Since then, I have spoken with a number of Virgin Islanders who expressed how important he was to them and

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr, released the following statement on the passing of renowned reggae musician Vaughn Benjamin Tuesday: “The world has lost a legend and our Virgin Islands, a talented son of the soil. Vaughn was much more than a reggae icon. He was a teacher and an inspiration to many