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Governor Bryan Attends Inaugural Meeting of Interageny Council on Homelessness at Government House

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 […]

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Government House Weekly Briefing Highlights Key Updates, Honors Pope Francis, and Celebrates Local Athlete’s Gold Medal Victory

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

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Bryan Thanks Trump Administration, USTR for Exempting USVI from Proposed Port Fees

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

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Governor Bryan Announces Closure of Government Offices for Easter

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.

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USVI and BVI Continue Dialogue on Charter Vessel Fees and Regional Maritime Collaboration

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

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Bryan Administration Finalizes Settlement Agreement with Pafford Medical Services

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,

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Governor Bryan Highlights Key Legislative Priorities, Announces $6 Million Pafford Settlement During Weekly Briefing

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

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Bryan Roach Administration Celebrates Reopening of Reinholdt Jackson Sports Complex in Estate Whim

$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

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Grants Administrative Leave for Employee Resource Group Wednesday Walk on April 9, 2025

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  – In support of National Public Health Week and the physical and mental wellbeing of Virgin Islands government employees, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized administrative leave for all non-essential government employees who wish to participate in the Employee Resource Group Wednesday Walk. The event, organized by the Virgin Islands Department of

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issues April 2025 Proclamations Recognizing Individuals, Causes and Community Celebrations Throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has officially proclaimed a series of observances for the month of April 2025 to recognize outstanding individuals, raise awareness for important causes, and celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Among the most notable proclamations is a Day of Honor for Susan Wall

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