Legislature expected to act on requested date change during its Jan. 12 session; eighth and final address begins at 7 p.m. at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chamber on St. Thomas
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. will deliver the 2026 State of the Territory Address at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chamber in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
The 2026 address will be Bryan’s eighth and final State of the Territory Address. The governor will present an accounting of the administration’s work over the past seven years, the territory’s current outlook, and the priorities and decisions that will shape the year ahead.
“This is a moment to speak plainly to the people of the Virgin Islands about where we stand, what we have built together, and what must still be done,” Bryan said. “It is also a moment to honor the strength of our people. We have been tested, we have worked, and we have moved these islands forward. I encourage every Virgin Islander, at home and across the diaspora, to tune in.”
The Office of the Governor has requested that the Legislature approve an extension for the State of the Territory Address from Jan. 12 to Monday, Jan. 26. The Legislature is expected to formally consider the request and act on the date change during its scheduled session Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
The State of the Territory Address is the governor’s annual report to the Legislature and the public, outlining major initiatives and policy priorities affecting the lives of Virgin Islanders across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John.
Viewing options
An enhanced livestream of the 2026 State of the Territory Address will be available on:
- facebook.com/governmenthouseusvi
- facebook.com/viconsortium
The address will also air on:
- Government Access Network, Channel 27 for One Communications cable subscribers
- WTJX, Channel 12
- LEGVI, Channel 26
Additional livestream options include:
- facebook.com/wtjx
- facebook.com/LegislatureUSVI
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