ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday joined the Rev. Dr. Robert Vernon Lee, Executive Director of Fresh Ministries, and Dr. Safiya George, President of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), for a landmark event: the formal gifting of Fresh Ministries’ aquaponics farm facilities to UVI at the historic Bethlehem […]

Administration Marks Seventh Consecutive Year of Timely Budget Submission, Reinforcing a Legacy of Fiscal Discipline and Transparent Governance U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget to the Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands, meeting the deadline outlined in the Virgin Islands Code and the Revised Organic

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. participated this week in the Global Sustainable Island Summit in Nevis, where he delivered remarks highlighting the U.S. Virgin Islands’ leadership in renewable energy, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation. In his Friday address, Governor Bryan drew a sharp contrast between the Virgin Islands’ progress and the financing challenges

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will travel to St. Kitts this week to participate in the 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit, where he will join fellow heads of state from Caribbean nations and island territories around the world for critical discussions on climate resilience, sustainable development, and climate finance. Governor Bryan is

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement in response to public discussion surrounding the implementation of salary adjustments for public officials, as recommended by the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Committee (VIPOCC):  “The issue of public official compensation has long been a difficult and often contentious subject, which is why

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the administrationhas officially begun distributing retroactive wage checks to thousands of current and formergovernment employees, reaffirming his administration’s longstanding commitment to honoringpast wage obligations that date back more than three decades. Retroactive wage payments were issued this Friday to several hundred individuals, marking thestart

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of official proclamations to recognize important events and individuals during the month of May 2025, underscoring the Virgin Islands’ commitment to honor service, safety, and public service excellence. Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025 In solemn remembrance, Governor Bryan has proclaimed Monday, May

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced the appointment of Dr. Haldane Davies as Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Economic Research (BER), marking a pivotal step in the Bryan-Roach Administration’s efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive economic development across the territory. “After thoughtful consideration, I have appointed Dr. Haldane Davies to

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is marking Older Americans Month with a series of heartfelt events across the Virgin Islands. These gatherings are a tribute to the many contributions of the territory’s senior citizens and a reflection of the administration’s continued commitment to their well-being and quality of life. Earlier today, the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Office of the Governor invite residents and families to a Family Fun Day celebrating the reopening of the Vincent Mason Coral Resort, commonly known as the Frederiksted Pool. The event will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The