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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Additionally, during the month of October, Virgin Islanders are being asked to recognize Fire Prevention Week October 6 through October 12 and VI Taxi Week October 20 through …

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issues Proclamations for the Month of OctoberRead More »

October 7, 2024 – U.S. Virgin Islands – In light of recent criticism suggesting that the Bryan-Roach Administration and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) are not fully supporting our animal welfare centers and shelters, I, Louis E. Petersen Jr., as Commissioner of Agriculture, feel compelled to address this issue directly and set the record …

VIDA Commissioner Addresses Misinformation: Reaffirms Commitment to Animal Welfare Centers in the Virgin IslandsRead More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— On January 20, 1964, the VI Legislature approved Bill 2019 Act # 1075 designating Virgin Islands / Puerto Rico Friendship Day (VI/PR Friendship Day). The people of the Virgin Islands and the people of Puerto Rico have had a long happy association as relatives, good neighbors, business partners, fellow Americans and warm …

Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico Friendship Day Events Planned for St. Croix and St. Thomas  Read More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed residents of the Territory Monday in a live briefing from Government House, where he designated Julio A. Rhyme Sr. to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Governor Bryan was also joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen and Office of Disaster Recovery Director …

Governor Bryan Selects Julio A. Rhymer Sr. for Director of the Office of Management and BudgetRead More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA), a leading advocate for sustainable development in the Caribbean, to discuss an initiative that will introduce fish farming to the Virgin Islands, enhancing food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and boosting the local economy. The meeting focused on the potential benefits …

Governor Bryan Supports Sustainable Agriculture, Fish Farming in the TerritoryRead More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Friday that President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 9747, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025,” which extends federal funding of the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund through December 30, 2026. Section 140(a) of the Act includes a provision to extend federal funding …

President Biden Extends USVI State Historic Preservation Funding Through 2026Read More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Representatives from the Government of the Virgin Islands, the 35th Legislature, and non-profit organizations from both districts were recently invited to the White House for a discussion on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Building a Better America Initiative. Members of the Bryan-Roach Administration, including Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol, …

Bryan-Roach Administration Highlights Federal Investments at White House Communities in Action ConferenceRead More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Bryan-Roach Administration has followed through on its promise to provide tax refunds to thousands of Virgin Islanders awaiting relief. Refund checks are being issued today to 5,044 Virgin Islands taxpayers totalling $14,706,351.17. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. are delighted to be able to follow …

Government of the Virgin Islands Issues Almost $15 million in Tax RefundsRead More »

VI National Guard Released from Receivership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed residents of the Territory during the weekly briefing Monday from the Battery in Cruz Bay, St. John, after touring the newly constructed HeadStart center in Cruz Bay.   “I am totally excited about this project, which is one of six HeadStart and other support facilities under various phases of …

Governor Bryan Hosts Weekly Briefing from St. JohnRead More »

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Expressing his heartfelt concern for the protection of victims and the prevention of future occurrences, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. convened the first meeting Wednesday of the Virgin Islands Council on Human Trafficking. Deputy Attorney General Ian Clement was appointed chairman of the Council. Defined as the recruitment and transport of people …

Governor Bryan Convenes First Meeting of Council on Human TraffickingRead More »