Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Responds to Washington Post Article on GILTI Provision: “Correcting a Longstanding Injustice to the USVI”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In response to recent coverage by The Washington Post on the treatment of the U.S. Virgin Islands under the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) tax provision, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement clarifying the Territory’s position and efforts to amend what he calls a “longstanding injustice” to the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Economic […]

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Government House Weekly Briefing Highlights Progress in Renewable Energy, Disaster Preparedness, and Housing

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Communications Director Richard Motta conducted the Government House weekly briefing today from St. Croix, recapping a week of major milestones for the Bryan-Roach Administration in the areas of energy reform, housing recovery, and hurricane preparedness. Last week, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and members of his administration celebrated the commissioning

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Governor Bryan Celebrates Commissioning of Territory’s Largest Solar Farm

Marks Major Step in Administration’s Push to Expand Access to Renewable Energy Across the U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today joined the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) and project partners at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hogensborg Solar Farm—the largest utility-scale solar installation in Virgin Islands history. The

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Governor Bryan Clarifies Circumstances of Public Works Commissioner’s Absence at Stadium Hearing

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement Thursday addressing public remarks made during a Senate Committee hearing regarding the absence of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel. The Governor emphasized that the Commissioner’s absence was neither deliberate nor disrespectful but the result of previously approved personal leave and prior coordination efforts with

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Governor Bryan Calls Legislature’s Unfunded Pay Mandate Irresponsible and Catastrophic to Government Budget

Warns of Empty Promises and Fiscal Setbacks for Government and Workers Alike U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is strongly urging caution following the Legislature’s passage of Bill No. 36 0053, calling the mandated increase to a 35,000 dollar minimum salary for all government employees irresponsible, unfunded and catastrophic to the Government of the

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Governor Bryan Tackles Tough Questions in Candid Interview on Salaries, Budget Priorities and Progress

Live Conversation with VI Consortium Publisher Offers Residents Unfiltered Insight into Administration’s Agenda U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered a wide ranging and forthright interview Monday night during a live broadcast with Ernice Gilbert, publisher of the VI Consortium, providing Virgin Islanders with a direct and transparent look at the critical issues

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Governor Bryan to Sit Down for Exclusive One-on-One Interview with the Virgin Islands Consortium

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will sit down this evening for an exclusive one-hour interview with journalist Ernice Gilbert of the Virgin Islands Consortium. The interview will air at 6 p.m. and will be livestreamed across multiple platforms, including the Virgin Islands Consortium’s digital channels, the Government House Facebook page at facebook.com/governmenthouseusvi, and

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Statement from Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on the Murder of Jordan “Dutty Heart” Jones

It is with deep sorrow and outrage that I address the tragic and senseless killing of Jordan “Dutty Heart” Jones, a well-known and beloved figure in our community whose life was cut short by a brazen act of violence in broad daylight on the Christiansted boardwalk. Jordan brought joy to many through his comedic talent

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Governor Bryan Announces Closing of $150 Million Garvee Bond Deal to Fund Major Infrastructure Projects in the Virgin Islands

June 5, 2025 MIAMI, FL — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today the successful closing of a $150 million Garvey Bond financing agreement in Miami, Florida that will significantly transform transportation and infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands. “This is a monumental day for the Virgin Islands,” Governor Bryan said. “The closing of this bond

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