Local government

Before traveling to Washington D.C. for meetings, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed a bill funding $2.2 million for the V.I. Agricultural Plant - the official agriculture plan for the territory.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach will be out of the territory next week, leaving Finance Commissioner Bosede Bruce as acting governor, and Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. will assume the duties of the lieutenant governor, Government House announced Friday.

The USVI Transparency website (www.transparency.vi.gov) is currently inaccessible while routine system maintenance is being performed.

“Vacationers already know our islands for their unadorned beauty, temperate weather, unparalleled beaches and turquoise waters. And now we are tapping into our most precious resources – our people and culture,”

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed the bills on Jan. 20. AARP thanks the governor and all legislators involved in making it possible that these bills have become law.

Applicants were given an opportunity to network with over 60 employers who offered job opportunities in numerous career fields.

"This new chapter signifies a continuation of our efforts to improve our services from within and pass the torch to the next generation of leaders," said Director Daryl George.

If a person is a U.S. Virgin Islands Government retiree over the age of 65, that person will receive a $40 quarterly allowance to spend on thousands of covered products.

To be considered for participation in the VI CPM 2023-2024 Colleague Group, an applicant must currently be employed with a local or federal government agency, non-profit organization or private sector business within the USVI.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. acknowledged there have been flaws dispersing checks to Social Security recipients on St. Croix during the weekly Government House press briefing Monday.

Here is what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has rejected a controversial bill that would have rezoned nearly 16 acres of St. Croix green space from light residential to allow a strip mall, restaurant, and rows of condominiums. 

The USVI is offering its travel advisors a new rewards and incentive program to express thanks for their hard work and loyalty and to offer incentives for them to consider booking USVI for their clients.

One lucky winner will be able to choose a trip to St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John for two. The price includes airfare from the continental U.S. to the USVI, a four-night hotel stay, activities, ground transportation, and a private photography session.

Each month a new theme and challenge will be announced that will demonstrate examples of how the community can join in the celebration of these natural and cultural resources.

After the post-State of the Territory Address reception, Gov. Albert Bryan slipped back home, poured himself a scotch, lit a cigar, and sat on his porch in the night air. At the start of his second term, the ever-upbeat governor said he still has too many ideas to implement in his short four years left in office. But Monday night, away from the legislators and commissioners and cameras, he allowed himself a moment of relaxation.

Interested individuals can join any of the meetings through the Zoom links provided here.  Registration in advance is required for the meetings.

DHS invites all child care providers and persons interested in becoming child care providers to the Zoom meeting.

Representatives from the headquarters of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Integrated Services Network, the VA Caribbean Health Care System and the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs are collaborating to hear voices of the veterans within the USVI community.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. spoke glowingly of the U.S. Virgin Islands' future in his State of the Territory Address Monday night, touting relative economic prosperity, increased tourist arrivals, infrastructure investment, and reduction in crime.