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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Government House released the following statement Wednesday after a recent announcement by the European Council of the European Union indicated the USVI remains on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions: We continue to express profound disappointment with the European Union’s decision to include the U.S. Virgin Islands on its list of […]

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the territory this week, traveling to Washington, D.C., for a series of important meetings. He is expected to return on Tuesday, February 27. Among his engagements, Governor Bryan will attend the annual meeting of the Department of Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment of Antonio Stevens as director of the VI Fire and Emergency Medical Service Tuesday during the weekly briefing at Government House on St. Thomas. Stevens is a distinguished professional who has made significant contributions to both the military and civilian emergency response sectors in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – An elated Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien thanked President Joseph Biden Friday for reducing the Territory’s cost share for recovery projects resulting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The cost share for FEMA disaster recovery grants stood at a looming 10% which could have

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House has announced a 2 p.m. dismissal for all non-essential government employees on the island of St. Croix due to inclement weather and the potential for flooding. Further updates will be provided as they become available. The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations recognizing February as National Black History Month, Heart Health Month, Children’s Dental Health Month and Career and Technical Education Month. Governor Bryan declared February National Black History Month in recognition of events over the last decade that he noted indicate “a deliberate attempt to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to announce the successful closing of the St. John land exchange agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the National Park Service. The agreement paves the way for the construction of the state-of-the-art Julius Sprauve PreK -12 school on the island of St.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement expressing his deepest condolences on the passing of Alvin McBean, a beloved and iconic figure in the United States Virgin Islands’ baseball community: “Alvin McBean’s legacy as a cornerstone in our local baseball history will forever be etched in our hearts. “McBean played an

Plans for St. Croix Horse Racing Clarified U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta began the weekly Government House briefing on Monday by providing an update on Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s trip to Puerto Rico last Tuesday to join White House officials and leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan has appointed Moleto A. Smith Jr. as the new Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission. With over three decades of experience in various sectors, including government operations, healthcare, and emergency management, Mr. Smith is exceptionally equipped for this pivotal role. Mr. Smith has held