Author name: Richard Motta

More than 100 turkeys support local charities serving residents in need this Thanksgiving U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today joined members of the Virgin Islands Palestinian Friendship Association at Government House on St. Croix for a turkey giveaway that provided more than 100 turkeys to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in need […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the passing of longtime American Airlines executive Peter J. Dolara: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Dolara and join the people of the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and the American Airlines family in mourning a man who reshaped air

Appointment fills remaining vacancies on Superior Court bench U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated longtime St. Thomas attorney Pedro K. Williams, Esq. to serve as a judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for the St. Thomas–St. John District. The nomination has been submitted to the 36th Legislature for its advice and

Measure would expedite construction of two solar farms to improve reliability and lower energy costs U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– Governor Albert Bryan Jr.  transmitted proposed legislation to the 36th Legislature that would approve two major Coastal Zone Management permits, with the consent of the St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management Committee, to construct and operate utility scale

Governor Bryan to Become the First USVI Governor and the First U.S. Governor of African Descent to Visit Ghana While in Office Governor Albert Bryan announces plans to lead official delegation of key USVI officials to Accra, Ghana in November during the Government House Weekly Press Briefing on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Government House

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has taken action on several measures approved by the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands during its October 30, 2025, session, signing into law a range of bills addressing cultural recognition, government operations, tax relief, and community initiatives. Governor Bryan approved Bill No. 36-0058, honoring and commending

Action provides timely relief as federal government shutdown continues  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced at the Government House Weekly Press Briefing that he has directed the director of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the commissioner of Finance to begin issuing up to $10 million in income tax refunds.  “As

ST. THOMAS — During the weekly briefing held today at Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. provided updates on major infrastructure projects, and highlighted several upcoming events across the territory. The Governor announced that the solicitation period for two major public infrastructure projects officially opened on Friday, November 7, 2025, Phase 2

Territory joins five states and the District of Columbia in using local dollars to cover all or part of November food aid amid federal shutdown  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivers remarks during the Government House weekly press briefing on November 3, 2025 at Government House in St. Thomas U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan

Veteran jurist and public servant brings two decades of Virgin Islands trial, appellate, and court administration experience U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today nominated Magistrate Judge Venetia Harvey Velazquez to serve as a judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for the St. Croix District. “Judge Velazquez has served our