Richard Motta, Author at Government of the United States Virgin Islands

St. Thomas Administrator Avery Lewis Thanks Carnival Organizers

St. Thomas-Water Island Administrator Avery Lewis would like to acknowledge and commend all the individuals and agencies that worked tirelessly to make Carnival 2019 a resounding success. Administrator Lewis recognizes that success is the result of a community of persons working together to achieve a common purpose. A heartfelt thank you must be given to […]

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Governor Bryan, Acting Commissioner of VIPD Applaud Residents for Incident-free J’ouvert Celebration on St. Thomas

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE—Governor Bryan and VIPD acting commissioner Jason Marsh thanked the public for another successful Carnival event on St. Thomas. “As Acting Commissioner I want to thank the hard-working police officers and the wonderful participants of J’ouvert this morning. Without the cooperation of everyone involved it would not have been possible,” VIPD acting commissioner Jason

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Governor, Lt. Governor Open St. Thomas Food, Arts, and Crafts Fair; WelcomeVirgin Islanders Visiting From Abroad and Newcomers

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach opened the St. Thomas Food, Arts and Crafts Fair this Wednesday which showcased the growing variety and diversity of Virgin Islands culture. “As you walk around today you’re going to be running into all kinds of friends and family that you haven’t seen for years,” Governor

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Governor Bryan Signs Proclamation Recognizing May as Older Americans Month

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed a proclamation this week declaring May in the Territory as Older Americans Month. Counties around the nation also recognize May as Older Americans Month in hopes of improving services for residents and to further expand public access to critical benefits programs. Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach and the Department

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VIDOL Partners with DLCA to Host USVI Town Halls

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Virgin Islands Agencies partner to provide updates and receive feedback information from the public. ST. CROIX – Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) are partnering to host a series of of town hall meetings to hear from residents about the territory’s recovery

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Bureau of Internal Revenue Announces Release of $4.8 Million in Tax Refunds

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE—The financial team of the Bryan/Roach Administration announced on Tuesday the release of 1800 income tax refunds totaling more than $4.8 million to pay outstanding tax refunds for the tax year 2016. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday highlighted the importance of issuing timely refund payments to tax-paying residents of the territory and thanked

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DPNR Announces La Reine Fish Market Reconstruction

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Commissioner Nominee Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources advises the St. Croix community that the La Reine Fish Market will be under reconstruction beginning Monday, May 6, 2019. The contract was awarded to Heights Construction, and it is estimated the work will take 180 days to complete. During this time the

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Governor Bryan Thanks Residents for Incident-free Weekend After Opening Carnival Village on St. Thomas

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday morning thanked residents for kickstarting a safe, incident-free Carnival 2019 on St. Thomas. Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach and other local officials ceremoniously opened the Carnival Village on Friday themed ‘Coggie’s Musical Ville.’ This marked the first time Governor Bryan ceremoniously opened the Carnival Village on St. Thomas

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

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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

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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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