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VIFEMS boosts emergency response with 7 new ambulances

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services on today welcomed seven new ambulances into frontline service, a major expansion of the territory’s emergency medical response capacity and…

John McCarthy January 16, 2026

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Minnesota woman loses arm and life in shark attack at Dorsch Beach

FREDERIKSTED — Gov. Albert Bryan and Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach confirmed that a woman died following a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach on St. Croix today. “Our hearts are…

John McCarthy January 8, 2026

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Governor reflects on the death of American Airlines’ Peter Dolara

CHRISTIANSTED— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on the passing oflongtime American Airlines executive Peter J. Dolara: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Dolara…

John McCarthy November 17, 2025

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Bryan protects November SNAP benefits for Virgin Islanders amid feds shutdown

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has signed Bill No. 36-0202 into law as Act No. 9047, authorizing $2.77 million from the Budget Stabilization Fund so Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

John McCarthy October 31, 2025

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Bryan sees self-funded health insurance in government employees’ future

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan announced today that the administration is advancing plans to move government employees to a self-funded health insurance system. He shared the update during the…

John McCarthy September 15, 2025

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Bryan touts USVI advantages at Urban Golf weekend in Miami

MIAMI — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently participated in the annual Urban Golf Weekend in Miami, a premier gathering that combines networking, community building, and business engagement. The event drew…

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Bryan secures 2,469 acres for ‘historic’ Annaly Bay parkland expansion

FREDERIKSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) have completed one of the largest land acquisitions in territorial history, securing 2,469…

John McCarthy August 25, 2025

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Former DSPR commissioner, cohort convicted of bribery after jury trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Following a four-day trial, former Commissioner of Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation Calvert White, 49, of St. Thomas, and Benjamin Hendricks, 62, also of…

John McCarthy July 25, 2025

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Bryan touts new airlift to the USVI, income tax refund payouts and more

CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House Weekly Press Briefing, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. delivered several important updates from Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and welcomed Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek…

John McCarthy July 14, 2025

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Bryan hails ‘major step forward in rum cover-over extension efforts’

WASHINGTON — Governor Albert Bryan said today that the Virgin Islands' long-standing push to secure an extension of the rum cover-over at the $13.25 per proof-gallon rate has advanced significantly…

John McCarthy June 28, 2025