CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed a ninth death related to COVID-19 in the territory on Wednesday, but officials were hesitant to release further details about victims eight and nine. Still Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. told an online newspaper this week that two Caribbean Kidney Center patients had contracted coronavirus after one […]
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Bryan Wants State Of Emergency Longer … Until Daughter’s $1 Million Contract Goes Through
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. today sent a request to the 33rd Legislature asking for an extension to the current State of Emergency Order, which currently is in effect until Monday. Bryan is requesting an extension of the order to October 9 — or until the Avera Tech contract is approved by the […]
Bryan Pleas To Community To Come Forward With Information On Homicides
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. began his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday with a plea to residents to unite against the gun violence that has been plaguing the territory and come forward with information about recent homicides. “Today, I want to address another serious public health and safety issue here in our territory. That […]
Bryan Lifts Curfew At 6 a.m., Says Government Offices Will Re-Open At 10 a.m.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During a storm-impact press conference this morning, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said that he lifted the curfew as of 6 a.m. today and that government offices will reopen at 10 a.m. today. The territory’s seaports were still closed as of the governor’s press conference, and the U.S. Coast is conducting an assessment. […]
Bryan Asks President For Disaster Declaration With Passing of Tropical Cyclone Nine … And It Was Approved
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — President Donald Trump has approved Governor Albert Bryan, Jr.’s request for an emergency disaster declaration for the weather system that moved through the territory today. Bryan submitted the request on Monday in advance of the storm’s “impact,” if any. The territorial governor also issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency which […]
Virgin Islands Government Offices Close Down At 1 p.m. Today In Advance of Tropical Cyclone Nine
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced that all of its offices would close at 1 p.m. today, Government House said in a prepared statement. Additionally, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said that a curfew will go into effect at midnight tonight and last until noon on Thursday, Press Secretary Richard Motta, Jr. […]
Emergency Times Demand Emergency $1 Million For The Bryan Family … VIDOH Says About No-Bid Contract
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix-based software company poised to receive a $1 million, no-bid contract to do contact tracing in the territory is the concept of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr.’s daughter — and she is not currently licensed to do business in the Virgin Islands. Avera Tech, which was co-founded by Bryan’s eldest daughter Aliyah, […]
EIGHT YEARS! USVI Public Schools Won’t Be Fully Repaired From 2017’s Hurricane Maria Until 2025
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. recently announced the completion of the education facilities master plan for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education. “Today is a good day as we celebrate a major milestone, especially in the department of education,” Bryan said. “It gives me great pride and a real sense of accomplishment to […]
V.I. GUINEA PIGS! Territory Will Be The First In The World To ‘Try’ Finnish Liquid Gas-Oil Hybrid Plant
CHRISTIANSTED — A Helsinki, Finland technology group has been awarded a contract to deliver a yet unproven power plant and energy storage system to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA). The St. Croix plant will be delivered and installed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis by Wärtsilä as purchased by WAPA. […]
Bryan Says Residents Can Dine In Restaurants Again and That Social Security Stimulus Checks Are Ready
CHRISTIANSTED — During his update on COVID-19 on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. said the local government is in a dire situation financially and he will ask the federal government for help. Bryan said all signs indicate that the most recent restrictions on beaches and bars, and the stringent screening procedures in place at the […]