Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Uncategorized

Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach, Governor’s Cabinet Attend Special Service on Sunday at St. Patrick Church in Frederiksted

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach and the Governor’s Cabinet attended a special “Service of Thanksgiving” on Sunday evening at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Frederiksted. The service to express thanks and ask for blessings for the year ahead was conducted by Father Anthony Abraham of Our Lady of Mt. […]

Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach, Governor’s Cabinet Attend Special Service on Sunday at St. Patrick Church in Frederiksted Read More »

Governor Bryan Officially Launches Program to Reimburse Public School Educators for Out-of-Pocket Expenses from Virtual Learning

Incentive for Educators Conducting Virtual Learning (IECVL) program to provide reimbursement payments to 1,300 eligible public school educators U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday announced the official launch of his administration’s initiative to reimburse educators within the territory’s public school system for out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to virtual learning for the 2020-2021

Governor Bryan Officially Launches Program to Reimburse Public School Educators for Out-of-Pocket Expenses from Virtual Learning Read More »

Governor Bryan Resubmits Legislation to Legislature to Appropriate $1.7 Million for Ann Abramson Pier Construction

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday resubmitted proposed legislation asking the Legislature to appropriate $1.75 million to repair the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility and construct a new service pier at the site in Frederiksted. Governor Bryan had submitted the proposed legislation to the 33rd Legislature in November 2020, but it was

Governor Bryan Resubmits Legislation to Legislature to Appropriate $1.7 Million for Ann Abramson Pier Construction Read More »

Governor Bryan Sends Down Legislation to Fund $2.6 Million in Infrastructure Projects on St. Croix

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday submitted proposed legislation to the 34th Legislature calling for a $2.6 million appropriation from the Communities Facilities Trust Account to be used to fund a number of infrastructure projects on St. Croix. “This is just the start of a series of infrastructure projects the Bryan-Roach Administration

Governor Bryan Sends Down Legislation to Fund $2.6 Million in Infrastructure Projects on St. Croix Read More »

Governor Bryan Requests Waiver from President Biden of Local Match for FEMA Hurricane Funding

Waiver could free up hundreds of millions for critical disaster-related recovery projects U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday sent a letter to President Joseph Biden requesting that the president waive the local match provision regarding the remaining federal funding from the 2017 hurricanes. In his request, Governor Bryan said freeing up

Governor Bryan Requests Waiver from President Biden of Local Match for FEMA Hurricane Funding Read More »

Governor Bryan to Deliver Third State of the Territory Address on January 25th

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is scheduled to deliver his third State of the Territory Address Monday, January 25th, in the Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall in Charlotte Amalie. Attendance at the governor’s third State of the Territory Address is limited to the members of the 34th legislature, the Governor himself and a handful

Governor Bryan to Deliver Third State of the Territory Address on January 25th Read More »

Governor Bryan, Congresswoman Plaskett Team with National Park Service To Increase Enforcement, Safety of Visitors on Buck Island

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett are working with the National Park Service to make available additional resources to ensure the safety of visitors to the Buck Island Reef National Monument in light of recent incidents on the island just off of St. Croix. Governor Bryan has pledged his support

Governor Bryan, Congresswoman Plaskett Team with National Park Service To Increase Enforcement, Safety of Visitors on Buck Island Read More »

Governor Bryan Meets with Acting FEMA Regional Administrator To discuss STEP Program and Hurricane Recovery Progress

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Thursday, January 21, 2021, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. said that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with Acting FEMA Regional Administrator David Maurstad and the men discussed the Territory’s hurricane recovery progress, the STEP (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) program and other issues. The

Governor Bryan Meets with Acting FEMA Regional Administrator To discuss STEP Program and Hurricane Recovery Progress Read More »

Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach Place Luminaries In Remembrance of Virgin Islands COVID-19 Victims

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As part of the nationwide “COVID-19 Memorial to Lives Lost,” which will be part of the inauguration events for President-elect Joe Biden and Vide President-elect Kamala Harris, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach placed luminaries and candles to remember the 24 Virgin Islanders who died from the virus. On

Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach Place Luminaries In Remembrance of Virgin Islands COVID-19 Victims Read More »

Governor Bryan, ADA Coordinator Julien Henley Unveil New Accessibility Aids for Disabled Persons at Magens Bay Beach

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator Julien Henley were joined by Cabinet members of the Bryan-Roach Administration at Magens Bay Beach on Tuesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil new accessibility aids for disabled persons that are part of the Virgin Islands Accessible Beaches Initiative. Also on

Governor Bryan, ADA Coordinator Julien Henley Unveil New Accessibility Aids for Disabled Persons at Magens Bay Beach Read More »