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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Six days after Tropical Storm Ernesto, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr., VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, and key agencies provided an essential update at Government House on St. Croix. Director Motta began the briefing by emphasizing the importance of taking preparedness tips seriously in order to save lives within the community. The […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— In response to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Ernesto, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized the early dismissal of all non-essential government employees across the U.S. Virgin Islands. This precautionary measure, effective at 12:00 PM today, is to ensure the safety of our workforce and allow ample time for personal preparations

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. conducted the weekly briefing on Monday from Government House on St. Thomas. He was joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, who provided an update on the approach of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which is expected to impact the Territory with heavy rain and winds beginning Tuesday night into

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Government of the Virgin Islands today acknowledged Pafford Medical Services’ decision to conclude their emergency medical service operations in the territory.  Pafford was initially contracted during the critical stages in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and COVID-19 pandemic to enhance the territory’s emergency response capabilities. The arrangement with

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Talks continue to advance on a Technical Cooperation Agreement between the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), marking an upgrade from their previous functional cooperation. This enhanced partnership will be formalized next through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to bring substantial benefits to both the USVI and the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta welcomed students, teachers and parents to the first day of school Monday during the weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix. “Governor Bryan extends his heartfelt welcome to all our students,” Motta said. “To our dedicated teachers,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is paying homage to two Virgin Islands icons during the month of August and has issued proclamations that recognize indigenous Virgin Islanders, servicemembers, farmers, human resources professionals and that support community-building activities. Governor Bryan proclaimed August 7, 2024, “Melvin Evans Day” in the U.S. Virgin Islands in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the final $45 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding as part of a grant agreement between the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS –Kevin A. Williams Sr. has been appointed Chief of Staff to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Williams joined the Bryan-Roach Administration in October 2023 as Chief Policy Advisor. As Chief Policy Advisor, Williams oversaw all policy clusters and the administration’s response to the water and energy crises. He succeeds Karl Knight, who previously

Updates Community on Tropical Storm System Developing in the Atlantic U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta announced today that approximately $5 million in tax refunds will be issued this week. The announcement was made during the weekly briefing held at Government House on St.