U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to welcome the Honorable Melissa Skerrit, Minister of Housing and Urban Development and First Lady of the Commonwealth of Dominica, to the U.S. Virgin Islands as a distinguished guest of the Department of Tourism’s Future Female Leaders Luncheon: Shaping the Future for Young Women in […]
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered the keynote address today at the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, held at the Ritz Carlton on St. Thomas. In his remarks, Governor Bryan celebrated the substantial growth in the Territory’s tourism sector, highlighting a 15% increase in visitor
U.S. Virgin Islands — In a formal correspondence submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has raised serious concerns regarding the unintended consequences of a proposed federal measure that would impose steep service fees—up to $1.5 million—on Chinese-built ships docking in U.S. ports. The Governor’s letter, addressed
U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. brought more than a listening ear to the Adrian Senior Center on Thursday, March 20—he brought lunch. In a heartfelt gesture of community and connection, Governor Bryan spent the afternoon cooking and sharing a home-cooked meal with senior citizens in St. John. He used the opportunity to
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US VIRGIN ISLANDS – During today’s weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix, Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., Department of Health officials, and VITEMA leadership addressed pressing public health concerns, emergency preparedness, and key policy updates affecting Virgin Islands residents. Public Health Updates: Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease and Measles PreventionDepartment of Health
Renomination Highlights Judge Gallivan’s Unwavering Dedication to Justiceand the People of the Virgin Islands U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has reaffirmed his confidence in the Honorable Jessica Gallivan’s exemplary judicial service by renominating her to continue serving as a Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands for the District of
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today joined the Virgin Islands Housing Authority (VIHA), MDG Design & Construction, and key stakeholders to mark the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated $121.6 million rehabilitation of D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace. This major revitalization project is set to transform the 106-unit affordable housing development, strengthening its resilience
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is closely monitoring troubling signs in the global economy that could impact the Virgin Islands’ tourism industry, household costs, and overall economic stability. As stock market volatility continues and major airlines signal potential reductions in travel demand, the Governor is emphasizing the need for immediate, proactive measures
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— The Government of the Virgin Islands has released the following statement concerning allegations in a lawsuit made by a former employee of the Virgin Islands Department of Finance: The Government of the Virgin Islands is aware of the lawsuit recently filed by a former employee of the Department of Finance alleging
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was pleased to participate today in the official kickoff meeting for Suffolk CBNA, the joint venture responsible for rebuilding six critical institutions on St. Thomas—five schools and one administrative building—as part of the Office of Disaster Recovery’s (ODR) Rebuild USVI initiative. Governor Bryan commended the
