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M.A. Dworkin ST. Croix - The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance is thrilled to announce the completion and opening of the first new segment of pathway through the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park, St. Croix. This new one-mile segment stretches from the island’s highest peak, Mount Eagle, descending to Scenic Road, just East of the top of the Beast. This connects with existing dirt roads and traditional trails to create a 3-mile loop. The VI Trail Alliance has been working

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Bryan-Roach Administration through the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun initial mobilization and preparation work for the milling, reconstruction and paving of King Street, Queen Street, Strand Street and portions of Fisher Street in Frederiksted Town. The work is being carried out by DPW contractor Marco St. Croix, Inc., and marks another important step in the Administration’s continued effort to improve road condit

M.A. Dworkin New York, NY - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered the opening remarks at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week held in NYC at the Intercontinental New York Times Square. The USVI Governor called on regional leaders to strengthen cooperation across the Caribbean and position tourism not only as a driver of visitor arrivals, but also as a catalyst for long-term investment, economic development and shared regional prosperity. Speaking bef

Advertisement St. Croix - Raymond T. James, Esq. Republican candidate for the Legislature representing the District of St. Croix, has voiced strong support for Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s initiative to position St. Croix as a vital link in the Eastern Caribbean through the proposed Caribbean Special Economic Zone Association, recently discussed at a regional conference in Panama. Mr. James noted that the initiative comes at a critical time as global shipping routes con

M.A. Dworkin ST. Thomas - Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. used the Monday press briefing at Government House St. Thomas to announce two major economic development initiatives: New nonstop United Airlines service between Newark, New Jersey, and St. Croix; and a proposed luxury hotel, marina and residential development on Water Island representing a minimum private investment of $300 million. “The announcements reflect the Bryan-Roach Administration’s continued w

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. submitted the Bryan-Roach Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget to the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, which calls for a spending plan that reflects a U.S. Territory anchored in progress and positioned for continued growth. It presents a financial plan focused on infrastructure, recreation, housing, fiscal stability and long-term economic growth. The proposed FY 2027 General Fund budget totals $

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Given the current position of the Trump Administration on maximizing American fossil fuel production, it appears the future of the refinery on St. Croix has shifted decidedly in favor of an inevitable restart. “You’ve probably heard that refineries are closing down. We are going to be starting one back up,” said David Johnson, Director of Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation (PHRT) on St. Croix. “Our plans are to successfully restart the

Advertisement St. Croix - The only Republican Senatorial Candidate for the District of St. Croix in the 2026 November election, fully agrees with the USVI Democratic Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s recent statement that the restart of the refinery on St. Croix is beneficial to both the United States and the Virgin Islands. “The war in Iran has exposed our small island economy to increased gasoline prices along with increases in prices for many other everyday household goods. The

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has called a meeting for June 12, 2026, with members of the 36th Legislatures, the Presidents of the Territory’s horseman associations and representatives of Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands, to address concerns raised about the proposed agreement to restore horse racing in the Virgin Islands. In a letter to Senate President Milton E. Potter, members of the 36th Legislature, Flamboyant Park Horseman Association Pr

St. Croix Times Staff St. Croix - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the VI Equestrian Training Center, a historic state-of-the-art facility to be constructed in Estate Body Slob on St. Croix. The center will serve as a hub for horsemanship where young people can develop skills in equine care, agriculture, animal science, and related fields. The state-of-the-art center, championed by the Bryan-Roach Administration in collabor

St. Croix Times Staff Washington, D.C. - In the latest significant move by the Trump Administration on immigration policy, and what amounts to a monumental shift from the past, U.S. Green Card applicants will now have to return to their home countries to apply. The new rule, reported by the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS), which has already been widely criticized by aid groups, policy analysts and immigration attorneys, states that foreigners seeking to adjust t

M.A. Dworkin Panama - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently traveled to Panama to take part in regional discussions aimed at strengthening Caribbean trade, expanding investment and positioning the USVI and particularly St. Croix for long-term growth. A major part of Governor Bryan’s vision is the continued development of the St. Croix industrial corridor and the Territory’s free trade zone infrastructure. The Governor stated that St. Croix has the potential to support logi