Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Opens Carnival Village Themed ‘Coggie’s Musical Ville’, Kickstarts Carnival 2019 on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday evening kickstarted Carnival 2019 on St. Thomas with the official opening of the Carnival Village themed ‘Coggie’s Musical Ville.’ This marked the first time Governor Bryan ceremoniously opened the Carnival Village on St. Thomas for residents and visitors to experience. “Such a wave of nostalgia has hit me […]

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Governor Bryan Announces Administrative Leave for St. Thomas Carnival

CHRISTIANSTED—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced administrative days for government employees in the St. Thomas/St. John District and one Territory-wide administrative day to “encourage greater participation in the Food Fair and to enhance the celebration of the Virgin Islands Carnival for all residents and visitors,” Governor Bryan said. This annual celebration that takes a unique form

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Governor Bryan Honors Linemen in the U.S. Virgin Islands on National Lineman Appreciation Day

CHRISTIANSTED—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. celebrates the profession of electrical linemen this week during “National Lineman Appreciation Day” and wishes to honor all Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) line personnel, and linemen who remain in the territory following the post-hurricane restoration for their exemplary service to the territory and its residents. This profession requires

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Governor Bryan Announces Department of Human Services Commissioner

CHRISTIANSTED—Governor Albert Bryan Jr., announced Kimberley Causey-Gomez as Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) Wednesday. Causey-Gomez, who is a former 12-year employee with DHS, served as Assistant Commissioner and Administrator for the Division of Children, Youth and Families with the department before her departure from the agency in 2011. She is

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Governor Bryan Working with HUD Secretary Ben Carson on Increased Funding for Electric Grid, Other Improvements Under CDBG-DR

CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed a host of issues related to the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in the territory during a recent meeting with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson in Washington, D.C. During the meeting with Secretary Carson, Governor Bryan highlighted several key areas where HUD could make improvements

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Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation Partners with viNGN to Provide Free WiFi at Cramer’s Park Beach

CHRISTIANSTED— Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (SPR) Commissioner Nominee Calvert White announced on Tuesday a partnership with the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, Inc. (viNGN) to provide free WiFi access to St. Croix residents at Cramer’s Park Beach. The partnership with viNGN will provide internet connectivity at Cramer’s Park for campers to utilize during

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Government House, Bureau of Corrections Begin Inmate Work Program

Inmates will assist in the cleanup of towns and roadsides  CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr, announced on Friday the start of an Inmate Work Program to assist in the cleanup of towns and roadsides and other beautification initiatives throughout the territory. The Inmate Work Program is a joint initiative between Government House, the Bureau of

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First Lady Yolanda Bryan to Host Easter Jamboree Events for V.I. Children

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — First Lady of the Virgin Islands Yolanda C. Bryan is pleased to invite children of the Virgin Islands to enjoy “Easter Jamboree” events throughout the territory. Bryan’s team of volunteers have planned activities including Easter egg hunts, storytelling, face painting, games, entertainment and photo opportunities for the youngsters with the First Lady

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Government House Executive Security Vehicle Involved in Auto Collision in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED— A vehicle assigned to Government House’s Executive Security Unit was involved in an auto collision this morning in St. Croix. The accident occurred after 7 am on Queen Mary Highway in the vicinity of Gateway Service Station. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of the accident and transported the occupants of the other

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Office of Management and Budget Announces Launch of Government of the Virgin Islands Transparency Website

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —The Office of Management and Budget Director Nominee Jenifer O’Neal in collaboration with Acting Director Angelo Riddick of the Bureau of Information Technology and Kirk Callwood Sr., Commissioner Nominee of the Department of Finance are pleased to announce the launch of an official government transparency website, http://transparency.vi.gov The website contains a comprehensive database of

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