U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he is closing the Government of the Virgin Islands at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 23 as Tropical Storm Karen makes its approach to the Territory. The Governor ordered that all non-essential employees be dismissed at 12 p.m. so they can make preparations for the storm’s impact […]

St. Croix, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works will distribute sandbags to the tomorrow, September 23 which will allow residents an opportunity to safely prepare homes ahead of Tropical Storm Karen. Distribution locations are: St. Croix Department of Public Works, Annas Hope Department of Public Works, Mars Hill Grove Place Fire Station

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS–Given concerns about the path of Tropical Storm Karen and the increasing likelihood of the storm passing over the Territory with substantial, heavy rains, Governor Albert Bryan Jr has rescheduled his previously planned travel to Washington, D.C. Sunday to return to the Territory ahead of the storm.  The Washington trip was scheduled to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS–Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued the following statement Thursday clarifying concerns regarding the debt of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority: “It has come to our attention that a recent statement made by Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal during a hearing at the Virgin Islands Legislature may have been

Administration hopeful agreement on Continuing Resolution will avert Medicaid ‘fiscal cliff’ U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS––Governor Albert Bryan Jr expressed his optimism for a favorable resolution to the Medicaid fiscal cliff confronting the territory Thursday after members of the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to vote on a temporary extension of the Medicaid benefits to the U.S.

Emphasizes Selection of Local General Contractors to Complete Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Eligible Homes U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS–In a joint press conference at Government House, Governor Albert Bryan Jr, Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) Director Adrienne Williams-Octalien and Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) Executive Director Daryl Griffith announced the selection of 29 local general contractors

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS––Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued the following statement in response to the concerns of government retirees seeking resolution to longstanding retroactive wages owed to them in front of Government House in Christiansted, St. Croix Wednesday: “I assure you that while our priority is making sure the retirement system remains solvent and that we

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr, V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency Director Daryl Jaschen and Territorial Adjutant General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker will hold a joint press conference to brief the residents of the Virgin Islands on the administration’s preparations for Tropical Storm Jerry. Who:         Governor Albert Bryan Jr. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen Territorial

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. welcomed three new Cabinet members – Office of Collective Bargaining Chief Negotiator Joss Springette, Sports, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White; and Law Enforcement Planning Commission Director Ray Martinez – during a swearing-in ceremony on St. Thomas on Thursday. In his closing remarks after the ceremony, the Governor stressed

Supports Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s Move to Collaborate with New York Power Authority for Assistance with Power Generation Issues. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued the following statement concerning the blackouts in the St. Thomas, St. John District Wednesday: “I share the frustration of our residents and business community concerning the recent