U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commuted the sentences of three former inmates and pardoned two on Friday, May 31. Governor Bryan commuted the life sentences of Alexander Viust, 51, and Denise L. Donovan, 64, to time served. Viust had been serving a sentence of life in prison plus 15 years for First-Degree […]
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a move towards a more balanced justice system, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted proposed legislative amendments to the Thirty-Fifth Legislature, aimed at reforming sentencing laws for certain offenses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These changes address mandatory minimum sentencing requirements that currently exist under Titles 14 and 23 of
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to announce the nomination of the Honorable Ernest E. Morris, Jr. for the position of Superior Court Judge of the Virgin Islands. A respected figure in the legal community and a native of St. Croix, Magistrate Morris is celebrated for his deep commitment to justice
Magistrate Ernest E. Morris Nominated to V.I. Superior Court U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. began the weekly briefing on Monday by saying that Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tai Hunte Caesar and Department of Defense IRT (Innovative Readiness Training) Officer in Charge Major Mu Zhang would be
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr., in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Education and the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums has announced the commencement of the 16th Annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge. Governor Bryan is challenging the Territory’s students in kindergarten through 6th grade to “Unlock the Adventure” to keep
US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held the weekly Government House briefing Tuesday from St. Croix, which included a status report on the local energy State of Emergency declared to address the electrical outages that have plagued the territory over the past several weeks. Governor Bryan was joined by Director of the Office
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement commemorating Memorial Day: “On this solemn Memorial Day, we in the Virgin Islands join our fellow Americans across the nation in pausing to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. “Their courage and selflessness
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr, issued the following statement Friday on the passing of Former Commissioner of the Department of Tourism Pamela Richards. “With a heavy heart, I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Pamela Richards, a dear friend, cherished supporter, and former USVI Tourism Commissioner and Executive Director of
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday that Government House Deputy Chief of Staff Kevin Rodriquez, who supervises the Bryan Roach Administration’s Island administrators, will assume the role and responsibilities of the St. Thomas/Water Island District Administrator during Administrator Avery Lewis’ leave of absence. This temporary leadership transition follows Administrator Lewis’ recent
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
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