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The Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP) and U.S. Virgin IslandsGovernor Albert Bryan Jr.’s Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT) havecollaborated to create two new initiatives – Public Health Informatics & Technology forthe US Virgin Islands, a workforce training program, and the Digital Research Initiative,which will afford Virgin Islanders opportunities to advance in the fields […]

Vetoes Three Bills and Acknowledges Legislature’s Nominations and Commendations U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. acted on seven bills passed by the 35th Legislature at its session on November 14, vetoed two bills and acknowledged several of the Legislature’s nominations and commendations. Gov. Bryan approved: Gov. Bryan vetoed Bill No. 35-0014, an Act posthumously honoring and commending Wayne “Facts Man” Adams

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – At the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has received a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that indicates anomalies in EPA data that found elevated lead and copper in the water system in some areas of St. Croix in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. shared reassuring news from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent sequential water testing on St. Croix today. The comprehensive analysis indicates that concerns over widespread elevated levels of lead and copper in the water system may be unfounded. This finding aligns with initial assessments by the Department of Planning

1,598 Clean Water Vouchers Distributed Over Three Days U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – President Joe Biden has approved the USVI’s request for a Federal Emergency Declaration to supplement the territory’s response to elevated levels of lead and copper found in the St. Croix water supply. During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen announced that on the evening of Saturday,

Issues Thanksgiving Message and Grants Administrative Leave on Friday, Nov. 24 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the Territory from Monday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach is also out of the Territory and scheduled to return on Nov. 29. During the Governor

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— In alignment with Act No. 8679, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands is urging individuals convicted of possessing two ounces or less of Cannabis to come forward for potential expungement.   This initiative reflects the Governor’s commitment to justice and fairness in applying the law, especially in light of recent

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the 2023 Holiday Schedule. On these dates during the holiday season government employees will be granted administrative leave and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed: Friday, November 10, 2023: Veteran’s Day (Observed) Holiday – Closed Thursday, November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Closed Friday, November