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CHARLOTTE AMALIE– Governor Albert Bryan Jr issued the following statement on Monday congratulating the newly-sworn in members of the Thirty-third Legislature of the Virgin Islands: “For the second time in as many weeks, our community is celebrating the promise and the hope of a brighter and better future. Congratulations to the members of the Thirty-third […]

Governor Albert Bryan Jr and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. are holding a press conference to announce members of the Governor’s cabinet. The press conference will be held at the Arthur Abel Complex (Old Danish School) in Frederiksted on St. Croix, Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 3 pm-3:30 pm. The announcement will be carried live

CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr, on Wednesday, announced the individuals who will serve as his senior Government House Staff and set Tuesday, January 15 as the date he will announce some of his cabinet members. The newly sworn-in Governor announced Transition team chair Karl Knight as Chief of Staff and Kevin Rodriquez as Deputy Chief

CHARLOTTE AMALIE— In his first official act as Chief Executive of the Virgin Islands, Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued a proclamation Monday granting administrative leave to all non-essential government employees in recognition of the post Inaugural Ceremonies in St. Croix, January 8th and on St. John January 9th. Gov. Bryan granted administrative leave to non-essential

Kenneth E. Mapp advised Senate President Myron Jackson on Friday that he has approved funds for a special election so Virgin Islands’ voters may consider the initiative put forth by citizens to make changes to the structure of the Legislative Body. Bill No. 32-0329, now Act No. 8127, provides for a special election to consider

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp approved four more road repairs contracts on Friday, soon bringing relief to residents who utilize Pilgrims Terrace Bypass, Estate Work and Rest Route 622, West Airport Road Route 64 at Estate Diamond and Hermon Hill Road in Christiansted. The Department of Public Works reports that there are more than 20 active

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Speaking at a town hall meeting for residents of Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, a team of senior U.S. Virgin Islands government officials, led by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter, gave a comprehensive update on the Territory’s recovery efforts to a standing room-only crowd at

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has condemned the attack on worshippers at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that took place over the weekend. The Governor said his Administration joins communities across the United States in mourning the loss of life, and offered prayers of support to the families and friends of the victims.

Publication outlines progress since devastating 2017 hurricanes   Governor Kenneth E. Mapp announced today that a first-year progress report has been published online about the status of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “This is a road map in terms of where we were, where we are and where we are

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp is calling on the 32ndLegislature to appropriate an additional $5 million for the payment of tax refunds and to cover outstanding obligations to local waste haulers. Governor Mapp noted in his letter to Senate President Myron Jackson that his Administration had worked hard to meet the Government’s debt to taxpayers. The Government was five years