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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs has awarded more than $1.2 to the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) for four separate projects through the federal agency’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP). In addition, the Office of Insular Affairs awarded $1.3 million in TAP grants to semi-autonomous agencies, non-profit […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Finance Commissioner Bosede Bruce tendered her resignation from the Bryan-Roach Administration Cabinet effective immediately. In her resignation letter to Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Commissioner Bruce did not give a reason for her departure. “I loved working with and leading this hard-working group. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the people

I join the Virgin Islands in extending appreciation and gratitude to all mothers and other women throughout the Territory who serve as mother figures. Our mothers are our first teachers and protectors who comfort us when life sends unexpected challenges. This Mother’s Day and every day, I celebrate the mothers who have anchored my life

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr., issued the following statement Monday announcing that the Government of the Virgin Islands has completed the advancement of the payment of $45 million to VITOL as part of a settlement agreement between the company and the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority: “I am pleased to announce today

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. took action on 25 bills sent up from the 35th Legislature, exercising his veto power on four of the measures, including a controversial zoning request for a concrete plant on St. Croix. More than 900 residents signed a petition urging the Governor to follow the recommendations of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement mourning the passing of former judge Eileen R. Petersen who was the first woman to serve as a judge in the U.S. Virgin Islands: “I join the entire Virgin Islands in mourning the loss of a true trailblazer and beloved and outstanding Virgin

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. announced that the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Department of Finance is distributing $10 million in Income Tax refunds. Director Motta said the agencies are distributing 3,247 checks to residents that comprise refunds for tax years 2021

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commended the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and Executive Director Carlton Dowe for their successful Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process that resulted in eight respondents, four of whom were put on the short list to potentially modernize, manage and maintain the Territory’s airports under a public-private partnership

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon, April 17, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. hailed the reopening of the upgraded Vendors Plaza and a new restroom there on St. Thomas as a significant improvement to the visitors’ experience and another major step toward the Bryan-Roach Administration’s initiative to revitalize the Territory’s downtown areas.

As Carnival ramps up, Governor asks residents and visitors to enjoy the festivities peacefully and safely and urges community to encourage promise and potential of young Virgin Islanders U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Following a tragic weekend with a number of violent incidents, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered a somber message to Virgin Islanders during the