U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today responded to the newly announced federal tariffs by President Donald Trump, acknowledging the real concern over rising costs for Virgin Islands consumers, while also underscoring the opportunity for economic growth through expanded local manufacturing and strategic use of the territory’s unique customs and trade status. While cautioning […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement commemorating the 108th Anniversary of Transfer Day: “Today, we pause to reflect on the 108th anniversary of Transfer Day—a defining moment in our history that continues to shape the political, cultural, and social fabric of the Virgin Islands. “On March 31, 1917, sovereignty over these

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

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