U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House issues this statement after the 36th Legislature buried two reforms essential to pension stability, fair elections for public servants and long-term fiscal health:  “The lawmakers in the 36th Legislature today voted to send Bill No. 36 0124 and Bill No. 36 0125 to committee rather than debate or vote on […]

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) Director Antonio Stevens and other government and emergency response officials on Monday for a significant ceremony marking the donation of 15 pallets of emergency medical supplies from Pafford Emergency Medical Services to the Territory. The event, held

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested that Senate President Milton Potter call upon the Territory’s major union leaders to testify before the 36th Legislature regarding the controversial practice of “double-dipping” by sitting Senators—receiving both a government pension and a full legislative salary while also accruing a second pension. In a letter

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas King to serve as the next commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. A native of St. Croix, Matarangas King brings more than 28 years of experience in public relations, government affairs, and strategic leadership in both the

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement on the passing of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Indalecio Palacios: “It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences to the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on the passing of Governor

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. hosted the weekly briefing today from St. Croix, highlighting the Bryan-Roach Administration’s continuing efforts to keep the Virgin Islands informed, prepared, and protected as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season progresses. Motta was joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Department of Human Services Commissioner

 U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met Monday with the leadership of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Yacht Association (VIPCA) to discuss a comprehensive vision for growing and revitalizing the Territory’s marine tourism sector. The meeting was joined by VIPCA’s longtime maritime advocate Oriel Blake and its new Executive Director, Kenan Cummings. Together with

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Monday’s Government House Weekly Press Briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. delivered several important updates from Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and welcomed Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel, who shared the latest on critical infrastructure improvements across the territory. The Bryan-Roach administration continues to focus on expanding economic opportunity, ensuring

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has acted on several measures recently passed by the 36th Legislature during its June 27 session. The Governor approved a number of bills that reflect responsible public policy, while vetoing others that present legal, financial, or policy concerns. In a letter to Senate President Milton Potter, Governor

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has rescheduled the special session of the 36th Legislature to Friday, August 1, 2025, and is urging lawmakers to give full and serious consideration to three proposals aimed at addressing unsustainable government spending, restoring fairness in public compensation, and expanding access to public service. “These are not theoretical