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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — To foster community engagement and participation in the festivities of Virgin Islands Carnival’s 73rd anniversary, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced granting administrative leave for non-essential government employees. This leave is intended to allow employees to fully engage in the celebratory events that continue through May 3rd, 2025. ST.HOMAS/ST. JOHN ONLY: […]

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Signs Critical Legislation, Addresses Retroactive Wages, Hospital Funding, and Carnival Celebrations U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly briefing today at Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. shared major updates on recent legislative actions, fiscal commitments, and community events. Governor Bryan announced that he signed several measures into

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined members of the Interagency Council on Homelessness at Government House on Tuesday for the Council’s inaugural meeting, marking a renewed and collaborative commitment to addressing homelessness across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Established under Executive Order No. 444-2009, the Interagency Council on Homelessness operates within

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During today’s Government House press briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr., joined by VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen and VIPD Deputy Chief Rael Donastorg, shared important updates on emergency preparedness, tax refunds, and safety for the upcoming Carnival festivities. The briefing also reflected on the legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued a statement expressing deep appreciation for the decision by the Trump administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to exempt the U.S. Virgin Islands from the proposed maritime fees on Chinese built vessels. The exemption, issued after an extensive Section 301

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all Virgin Islands government offices will be closed for Easter. The following days will be observed: This closure allows residents to observe the holiday with family and friends. Governor Bryan encourages everyone to take this time to celebrate and reflect on the significance of Easter.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Premier Natalio Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands reconvened today to continue discussions initiated on March 7, 2025, concerning the BVI’s proposed fee structure for Commercial Recreational Vessel Licenses. During the March meeting, the BVI outlined its licensing fees for foreign-based term charters, including a $7,500 annual

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced the successful finalization of a settlement agreement with Pafford Medical Services that results in nearly $2 million in savings for the Government of the Virgin Islands and brings resolution to outstanding invoicing for services rendered across several government agencies. The agreement, which totals $6 million,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. called attention to critical legislative measures under active deliberation by the 36th Legislature—most notably, an appropriation to pay long-overdue retroactive wages to government employees and an appropriation to support a settlement agreement with Pafford Medical Services. Speaking from Government House earlier

$1.1 Million Recovery Project Restores Important Community Space in Frederiksted U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday joined Acting Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation Vincent Roberts, Director of the Office of Disaster Recovery Adrienne Williams Octalien, and Kaj Reinholdt “Rookie” Jackson with his family to officially reopen the Reinholdt Jackson Sports