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Bryan explains why so many of his cabinet choices get indicted by feds

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan issued the following statement today regarding the news of federal indictments involving two former members of his Cabinet and one current member of his…

John McCarthy January 9, 2025

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Bryan declares January 9 a local holiday in honor of former President Carter

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan today announced that Thursday, January 9, 2025, will be observed as a local holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in accordance with President Joseph R.…

John McCarthy January 8, 2025

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Bryan signs ‘landmark’ Virgin Islands land and water use plan into law

CHRISTIANSTED — Gov. Albert Bryan signed the Virgin Islands Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan into law at Government House on St. Croix. "This transformative legislation ends decades of inaction and…

John McCarthy January 7, 2025

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Bryan gets public officials compensation study and notifies public of changes

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, today announced that he has received the Public Officials Compensation Study Report from the Virgin Islands Public Officials…

John McCarthy January 6, 2025

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Bryan issues statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Issued the following statement Monday mourning the passing of the 39th President of the United States of America, President Jimmy Carter: "With profound sadness, I…

John McCarthy December 30, 2024

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Bryan amends leave proclamation for holiday season 2024-2025

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has amended the administrative leave proclamation to encompass the holiday season schedule. The following dates are officially designated for government office closures in observance of…

John McCarthy December 20, 2024

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Government House says $15 million in tax refunds on the way

CHRISTIANSTED — Government House spokesman Richard Motta hosted the weekly press briefing on Monday, providing several important updates. Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner at the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, and…

John McCarthy December 17, 2024

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Roach acts on bills passed by the Legislature

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan, Acting Governor Tregenza Roach took action on five bills passed by the 35th Legislature at its November 20, 2024 session. Governor…

John McCarthy December 4, 2024

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Bryan heads to Washington D.C. for high-level meetings with the feds

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan will be in Washington, D.C., this week for a series of meetings with key members of Congress, officials in the Biden administration, and representatives of…

John McCarthy December 1, 2024

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Bryan thanks 35th Legislature for GARVEE bonds, announces holiday schedule

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Speaking on Monday from Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan said it was appropriate, just days before Thanksgiving, to express his gratitude. Bryan said he…

John McCarthy November 26, 2024