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Governor Bryan Addresses School Safety, Historic Land Acquisition, and Fiscal Challenges at Weekly Briefing

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – During the weekly briefing today on St. Croix, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed pressing issues affecting the Virgin Islands community, including school safety, a landmark environmental acquisition, and upcoming fiscal challenges facing the Government of the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan began by condemning the threat that earlier in the day
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August 26, 2025

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Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine and coastal conditions in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands

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U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin IslandsContact: Coast Guard Puerto Rico PA OfficeOffice: 787-729-2381After Hours: 787-510-7923Southeast District Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands online newsroom

Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine and coastal conditions in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands
08/25/2025 11:02 AM EDT

The Coast Guard urges recreational boaters, fishermen and beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to exercise caution due to hazardous seas, life-threatening rip current risks, and dangerous surf and coastal flooding conditions that are projected to persist, Monday through Tuesday.

Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan and Coast Guard rescue crews responded to four separate search and rescue cases throughout the northern coast of Puerto Rico, Sunday, in which three persons lost their lives.

“Sunday was a very sad and difficult day for emergency responders and the people in Puerto Rico due to the hazardous sea-state and coastal conditions which resulted in three fatalities during the weekend,” said Capt. Luis J. Rodríguez, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan. “Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the victims, we pray they find strength during this difficult time. We caution the public that dangerous maritime, sea-state and hazardous rip-current conditions continue to affect the northern and southern coasts of Puerto Rico. Please stay informed, check for official weather updates from the National Weather Service so you may keep yourself and your loved ones safe.”

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August 25, 2025

Bryan Administration Secures More than 2,000 Acres in Historic Parkland Expansion

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. 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 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix. The $17.5 million purchase, finalized Aug. 15, was funded through the
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August 25, 2025

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Coast Guard surface units assist 4 mariners aboard disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard surface units assist 4 mariners aboard disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico
07/31/2025 12:55 PM EDT

Coast Guard cutter Joseph Doyle and a Station San Juan boat crew assisted four mariners aboard the disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico, Wednesday.

Assisted are four men, Dominican Republic nationals, who reportedly were on a voyage from Tortola, British Virgin Islands to Samana, Dominican Republic, when the vessel experienced electrical problems and became disabled.

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August 19, 2025

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Coast Guard sets Port Condition FOUR for all seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard sets Port Condition FOUR for all seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in Puerto Rico
08/17/2025 09:33 AM EDT

Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan set Port Condition FOUR at 7 a.m., Sunday, for all U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico seaports following the passing of Hurricane Erin north of the islands.

Ports under Port Condition IV may resume normal cargo and ship operations, and the ports are open to all outbound and inbound vessel traffic. All mariners are advised to use caution due to potential floating debris and report any abnormalities to the Coast Guard. For updated Port Condition status, port facilities and mariners may visit Port Status/Navigation Center online.

The Coast Guard strongly cautions the general public and maritime community in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to remain vigilant and continue monitoring the weather by visiting official sources of information such as the U.S. National Weather Service. Currently, the National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory and a High Surf Advisory for the northern coasts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that will be in effect through 6a.m. AST, Monday. Also, there is also a high-risk life-threatening rip currents expected throughout late Sunday.

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August 19, 2025

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Coast Guard to set Port Condition YANKEE for 2 seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 6 others in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Erin

Coast Guard to set Port Condition YANKEE for 2 seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 6 others in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Erin
08/15/2025 05:34 PM EDT

Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan has directed the setting of Port Condition YANKEE for two seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and six seaports in Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Erin.

Port Condition YANKEE will be in effect at 8 p.m., Friday, for the ports of St. Thomas and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Port Condition YANKEE will be in effect at 8 a.m., Saturday, for the ports in the municipalities of Arecibo, San Juan, Fajardo, Ceiba, Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico.

All other ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico will remain in Port Condition X-RAY until further notice.

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August 19, 2025

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Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin

Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin
08/14/2025 02:35 PM EDT

Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan has directed the setting of Port Condition X-RAY at 4p.m. Thursday for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin.

The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on a west-northwest track across the Central Atlantic.

Ports and maritime facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer and cargo operations may continue while Port Condition X-RAY remains in effect.

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August 19, 2025

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Coast Guard sets Port Condition WHISKEY for seaports in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin

Coast Guard sets Port Condition WHISKEY for seaports in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin
08/13/2025 04:38 PM EDT

Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY, Wednesday, for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin.

During Port Condition WHISKEY, port facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue while WHISKEY remains in effect.

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August 19, 2025

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Coast Guard rescues 3 people from a disabled vessel in vicinity of Mona Island

Coast Guard rescues 3 people from a disabled vessel in vicinity of Mona Island
08/02/2025 02:50 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, PR – Coast Guard crews located and rescued three men, Saturday, whose boat had become disabled in vicinity of Mona Island.

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August 19, 2025

Government House Cancels Monday Press Briefing to Honor Funeral of Delegate Plaskett’s Mother, Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Government House announces that the weekly press briefing scheduled for Monday, August 18, will be canceled to allow Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., members of his administration and the Virgin Islands community to join in mourning and paying respects at the funeral of Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett, the mother of Delegate to Congress Stacey
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August 15, 2025