Lt. Gov. Roach to Serve as Acting Governor Until Governor’s Return Sunday U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. is traveling off-island to Nassau, The Bahamas, to participate in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 17th Biennial National Founders’ Day Celebration and associated Leadership Summit events. Governor Bryan, a member of the fraternity, will deliver […]

Leaders express condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones and commend swift action by beachgoers and first responders U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach today confirmed that a woman died following a suspected shark attack at Dorsch Beach on St. Croix. “Our hearts are with the

Program portal reopens as administration expands support for working Virgin Islands families pursuing first-time homeownership U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—  Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program has reopened to new applicants after the Governor recommitted an additional $2 million to sustain and expand the program’s impact for eligible first-time homebuyers. Administered

Governor praises children’s parade participation, recognizes coordination during FAA travel restrictions, and congratulates Road March winner VIO International U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. thanked the people of the Virgin Islands for an unforgettable 2025-2026 Crucian Christmas Festival, praising the cultural pride on display throughout the season, commending the strong turnout for the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced with deep sorrow the passing of St. Croix attorney Eszart Wynter, a respected legal mind, devoted public servant, and one of the Governor’s dear friends. “I mourn the loss of my dear friend, Eszart Wynter, a man whose life was defined by purpose, service, and an

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations recognizing two significant observances in January 2026 that reflect the values of service, education, and community across the United States Virgin Islands. In observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Governor Bryan has proclaimed Monday, January 19, 2026, as “Martin Luther

Legislature expected to act on requested date change during its Jan. 12 session; eighth and final address begins at 7 p.m. at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chamber on St. Thomas U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. will deliver the 2026 State of the Territory Address at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from

Governor Grants Territory-Wide Administrative Leave on Dec. 24, 2025 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation amending the previously announced Administrative Leave holiday work schedule for the 2025–2026 Christmas and New Year holiday season. The president of the United States issued an executive order Thursday declaring Christmas Eve and Dec. 26

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House is issuing the following statement in response to media inquiries regarding a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. Government House is aware of a complaint filed Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Police

Thousands of children across St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix receive gifts during three island celebrations  CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Bryan-Roach Administration closed out the territory’s annual Governor’s Children’s Christmas Parties on Monday night with a joyful celebration at Government House on St. Croix, where families gathered from 6