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Impending Heavy Rainfall Predicted and More Extreme Heat US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The weekly press briefing from Government House on St. Croix began with an advisory by Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. about impending weather and ended with a significant announcement about the adoption of rules and regulations governing the Virgin Islands Cannabis […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) and members of Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s Financial Team are putting the final touches on the Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Executive Budget. This follows a series of intense evaluations and discussions at the recent Spring Revenue Estimating Conference held on May 7th. In line

Health and Wellness Fair to Provide Free Health Screenings to Virgin Islands Public U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. hosted the weekly press briefing from Government House on St. Croix. Governor Bryan is out of the territory this week to attend the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Energy Security, Resilience and

Asserts Proactive and Necessary Actions to Safeguard Virgin Islands Residents Against Potential Threats U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced his decision to veto three bills recently passed by the 35th Legislature, emphasizing the preservation of executive authority and financial stability necessary for the welfare of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan has

U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to announce the issuance of approximately $5,161,033 million in income tax refunds to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This latest distribution will benefit 1,548 tax filers who have dutifully submitted their returns and are due refunds. “This release of funds underscores our administration’s commitment

 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the Virgin Islands Carnival 2024 Schedule. On these dates during the Carnival season, government employees will be granted administrative leave, and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed: The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has taken decisive action to secure the energy needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands by initiating a significant payment to the Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (WAPA). On April 23rd, the Virgin Islands government made a payment of $2,316,889.64 to WAPA on behalf of the Virgin

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On Tuesday, April 23, the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) unveiled a micro-grid farm at the St. Croix Educational Complex (SCEC) that will enable the Educational Complex’s emergency hurricane shelter to function reliably during extended grid outages and significantly reduce the use of fossil fuel generators that have proven difficult to maintain and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday announced the nomination of Attorney Gordon Rhea as the next Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands. This nomination reflects the Governor’s commitment to bolstering the legal framework of the Territory with seasoned leadership marked by integrity and excellence. Attorney Gordon Rhea brings a distinguished

Governor’s action ensures payment of more than $11 million to satisfy overdue payments to cash strapped Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority on behalf of territory’s semi-autonomous entities to include the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center, as well as the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert