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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

WASHINGTON, DC– A senior representative from the Bryan administration is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to end the classification of residents of U.S. territories as second-class citizens.  Teri Helenese, Director of State and Federal Relations for the Virgin Islands government, made her position clear when speaking at a press conference at the U.S.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on and approved several bills and acknowledged resolutions passed by the 35th Legislature at its Session on March 25, 2024. In his April 12 transmittal letter to Senate President Novelle Francis, Governor Bryan wrote that he vetoed Bill No. 35-0115 – an Act repealing title 24 Virgin Islands

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. hosted the weekly Government House briefing from Government House on St. Thomas today, highlighting his recent trip to the Sea Trade Global Conference and outlining plans for a tourism summit in July. Governor Bryan was joined by Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White, who presented details

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. acted on and approved Bill No. 35-0207 in its entirety, creating the Territorial Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Registry. Bill No. 35-0207 was passed by the 35th Legislature at its session on March 25, 2024. “Recognizing that ourTerritory has an increasing number of persons living with

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) is pleased to announce it is accepting proposals effective April 8, 2024 and closing on May 20, 2024 for three federal Justice Assistance Grants (FY2019, FY2020 and FY2021). The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC), with funding through the U.S. Department of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be attending the annual Sea Trade Conference this week in Miami, Florida, from April 8 – 11. The Governor will be leading a delegation of Virgin Islands officials to promote the territory as a premier destination for cruise tourism and maritime business. “The Sea Trade Conference is

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Today marked a significant milestone for infrastructure development in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Virgin Islands Port Authority Board Chairman Willard John, and VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe introduced VIports Partners at a joint press conference held at Government House in St. Thomas.  In a historic action taken

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has successfully completed his trip to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and also visited Barbados. This trip aimed to improve trade relations and explore opportunities for collaboration in various industries between the Virgin Islands and St. Vincent. During the visit, Governor Bryan had the opportunity to discuss