Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency meeting with the Virgin Islands Legislature to discuss the implementation of tariffs on goods imported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the introduction of entry and exit fees for non-Virgin Islanders traveling between the two territories. In a letter to Senate President Milton Potter, Governor […]

Washington, D.C. — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. continued his administration’s ongoing efforts to advocate for the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2025 Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meeting, using the platform to highlight key policy priorities, including the permanent extension of the rum cover-over tax rate, the reopening of the St. Croix refinery, and

Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach to Serve as Acting Governor U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —  Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the 2025 Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meetings at the U.S. Department of the Interior, as well as the National Governors Association’s (NGA) 2025 Winter Meeting. The IGIA

Governor to Travel to Washington, D.C. to Press for Congressional Action U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday acknowledged the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives by Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) to extend the temporary increase in the rum cover-over excise tax

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement Thursday on the passing of St. Croix Quelbe singer, songwriter, and culture bearer, Wayne “Bully” Petersen: “It is with a heavy heart that I join the St. Croix community and the people of the Virgin Islands in mourning the loss of a true cultural icon,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has exercised his constitutional authority to grant clemency to eight individuals, commuting the sentences of six and pardoning two, in recognition of their rehabilitation, personal growth, and demonstrated commitment to positive reintegration into society. This decision comes after careful consideration of each individual’s history, conduct during incarceration, and the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement Tuesdayon the passing of Virgin Islands Tax Assessor Ira Mills:“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ira Mills, a dedicated and principled public servantwhose work has left an undeniable mark on the Virgin Islands. His decades of service to thepeople of this

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Government House held its first press briefing of the year on Monday, providing the Virgin Islands community with critical updates on infrastructure projects, sustainable energy initiatives, and the continued modernization of government services. Honoring Black History Month At the start of the briefing, Government House Director of Communications Richard Motta Jr. acknowledged

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement regarding a recent memorandum from the White House directing all federal executive branch departments and agencies to temporarily pause federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs: “Like many leaders across the nation, I am deeply concerned by the potential ramifications of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– During his seventh State of the Territory Address on Monday night, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced a new Code of Ethical Conduct for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Executive Order No. 540-2025 replaces outdated policies and sets clear, enforceable ethical guidelines for all government officers and employees. “For too long, we’ve