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US VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday the appointment of Sirri Hamad as the Governor’s Envoy to the Middle Eastern Community in the Virgin Islands. This appointment underscores the Governor’s commitment to enhancing relations and fostering understanding between the Virgin Islands and the Middle Eastern community.  Sirri Hamad, a respected leader within the […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations for the month of June that recognize Virgin Islands fishing culture, Caribbean culture bearers, amateur radio operators and those who have been diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia, while emphasizing the importance of our oceans, HIV testing, the LGBTQIA+ community and men’s health. Governor Bryan

FEMA Approves Replacement of Two Power Generation Units on St. Thomas US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was joined for a major announcement Wednesday at Government House on St. Croix by VI Office of Disaster Recovery Director (ODR) Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, WAPA Board Chair Kyle Fleming and WAPA Chief Administrative Officer Don Gregoire. In

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

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

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