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Governor Bryan Announces Reopening of VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program with Additional $2 Million Commitment

Program portal reopens as administration expands support for working Virgin Islands families pursuing first-time homeownership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—  Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program has reopened to new applicants after the Governor recommitted an additional $2 million to sustain and expand the program’s impact for eligible first-time homebuyers. Administered […]

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Governor Bryan Thanks Virgin Islands for Unforgettable 2025-2026 Crucian Christmas Festival

Governor praises children’s parade participation, recognizes coordination during FAA travel restrictions, and congratulates Road March winner VIO International U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. thanked the people of the Virgin Islands for an unforgettable 2025-2026 Crucian Christmas Festival, praising the cultural pride on display throughout the season, commending the strong turnout for the

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Governor Bryan Mourns the Passing of St. Croix Attorney Eszart Wynter

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced with deep sorrow the passing of St. Croix attorney Eszart Wynter, a respected legal mind, devoted public servant, and one of the Governor’s dear friends. “I mourn the loss of my dear friend, Eszart Wynter, a man whose life was defined by purpose, service, and an

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Governor Bryan Issues January 2026 Proclamations Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and National Catholic Schools Week

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations recognizing two significant observances in January 2026 that reflect the values of service, education, and community across the United States Virgin Islands. In observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Governor Bryan has proclaimed Monday, January 19, 2026, as “Martin Luther

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Governor Bryan Issues Amended Administrative Leave Schedule for Holiday Observances

Governor Grants Territory-Wide Administrative Leave on Dec. 24, 2025 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation amending the previously announced Administrative Leave holiday work schedule for the 2025–2026 Christmas and New Year holiday season. The president of the United States issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26

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Statement from Government House on U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House is issuing the following statement in response to media inquiries regarding a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. Government House is aware of a complaint filed Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Police

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Governor Bryan’s Children’s Christmas Parties Conclude with St. Croix Celebration at Government House

Thousands of children across St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix receive gifts during three island celebrations  CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Bryan-Roach Administration closed out the territory’s annual Governor’s Children’s Christmas Parties on Monday night with a joyful celebration at Government House on St. Croix, where families gathered from 6

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Governor Bryan Authorizes More Than $7 Million in Income Tax Refunds in Latest Release

Final Government House briefing of the year also highlights Tuesday groundbreaking for new Dr. Donna M. Christian Christensen public health facility and announces territory wide fruit and native tree distribution events  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized the issuance of more than $7 million in income tax refunds to 2,817 Virgin Islands tax

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Governor Bryan Announces 2025 – 26 Holiday Work Schedule and Administrative Leave

Nonessential employees granted time off for Christmas Eve, Crucian Festival and New Year’s observances U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation setting the 2025–26 holiday work schedule for the Government of the Virgin Islands and authorizing commissioners and agency heads to grant administrative leave to nonessential employees so they can

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