By Governor Albert Bryan Jr. In the Virgin Islands, we are no strangers to challenging times. We have faced storms, recessions, energy shortages, setbacks, and a global pandemic that could have broken our spirit. Instead, we turned them into steppingstones to a more resilient future. Today, we face another test of courage—not from the wind […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. today issued the following statement on the passing of Virgin Islands musician Jeavon Sasso: “It is with a heavy heart that I join the Virgin Islands community in mourning the untimely passing of our brother, Jeavon Sasso. Sasso was more than a gifted musician. He was a

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is urging the Virgin Islands Legislature to modernize outdated laws that he says are preventing private investment, slowing job creation and keeping the territory from competing in today’s fast-moving global economy. The governor pointed to the Legislature’s recent refusal to grant a two-year permit extension for the Summer’s

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations for September 2025, calling on Virgin Islanders to reflect, honor, and take action on matters of history, health, preparedness, and community responsibility. “Each September, we are reminded of the importance of reflection and resilience,” Governor Bryan said. “This month provides opportunities

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is in Washington, D.C. this week for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) 2025 Mid-Year Senior Plenary Session. The Governor will once again press the Virgin Islands’ case directly to the federal government. Governor Bryan has used IGIA sessions to secure major

MIAMI, FL – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently participated in the annual Urban Golf Weekend in Miami, a premier gathering that combines networking, community building, and business engagement. The event drew entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders from across multiple industries. As part of the conference, Governor Bryan sat down with a diverse group of entrepreneurs to

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – During the weekly briefing today on St. Croix, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed pressing issues affecting the Virgin Islands community, including school safety, a landmark environmental acquisition, and upcoming fiscal challenges facing the Government of the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan began by condemning the threat that earlier in the day

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) have completed one of the largest land acquisitions in territorial history, securing 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix.  The $17.5 million purchase, finalized Aug. 15, was funded through the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Government House announces that the weekly press briefing scheduled for Monday, August 18, will be canceled to allow Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., members of his administration and the Virgin Islands community to join in mourning and paying respects at the funeral of Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett, the mother of Delegate to Congress Stacey