US VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. extends his appreciation to the people of the Virgin Islands, government agencies, and private sector partners for their warm hospitality and support during the visit of the USS Iwo Jima and its crew, who were stationed in St. Thomas for rest and relaxation since Friday.  “As the USS […]

Governor leads territorial coalition seeking targeted small-package relief that honors the Virgin Islands’ separate customs status U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. met with senior leaders at the U.S. Department of the Interior last week to address Executive Order 14324, which suspends duty-free treatment for shipments valued at $800 or less. In the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced that, according to a legal opinion issued by Attorney General Gordon Rhea on October 2, 2025, the permit for the Summer’s End Marina Project in Coral Bay, St. John, remains valid under Virgin Islands law. The Attorney General concluded that the 12-month commencement deadline in 12

U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. joined Agriculture Commissioner Louis Petersen, members of the 36th Legislature, community leaders and students on Friday to break ground on the first of two planned 100,000-gallon cisterns that will provide vital water resources to farmers in Bordeaux. The groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction. It is

U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. today announced his administration’s strong support for a legislative proposal that would authorize the use of $5 million in available funding through the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation to jumpstart renovations at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix. The Legislature is scheduled to take up

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations designating important observances throughout October 2025, calling upon Virgin Islanders to reflect, honor, and take action in recognition of significant historical events, public safety efforts, health awareness campaigns, and cultural milestones. “Each of these observances reminds us of the shared history,

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today outlined the actions his administration is taking following the Legislature’s Sept. 17 regular session. He signed the FY 2026 budget to keep core services funded, renewed group health coverage for public employees and retirees to prevent any gap in care, ratified a coastal zone permit to support

U.S. Virgin Islands — Government House strongly condemns the Virgin Islands Daily News for its reckless and misleading report suggesting that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. “skipped” Monday’s weekly press briefing. That claim is both false and irresponsible. The facts are clear. Governor Bryan was officially out of the territory from Monday, September 22, through Sunday, September 28,

U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. today released the following statement in observance of 147th anniversary of Contract Day: “On Oct. 1, 1878, Mary ‘Queen Mary’ Thomas, Mathilda ‘Queen Mathilda’ McBean and Axelline ‘Queen Agnes’ Salomon stood against an unjust system that bound workers under the harsh terms of the Labor Act of 1849.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— At today’s weekly press briefing, Government House announced two significant events that reflect Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s commitment to preparing Virgin Islanders for the future and strengthening leadership within the Government of the Virgin Islands. The 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit will open Tuesday, September 30, on St. Croix at Caribbean Cinemas from