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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today expressed deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Middle East and the potential consequences the conflict may have for American service members abroad and for the economic stability of the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan emphasized that the Government of the Virgin Islands stands in solidarity […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today a new territory-wide outreach effort to collect detailed, real-world documentation of postal fees and related impacts tied to the suspension of the federal de minimis exemption, as the Bryan-Roach Administration intensifies its push for tailored relief for the U.S. Virgin Islands.  The de minimis exemption, which previously

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally transmitted two judicial nominations to the 36th Legislature for its consideration and confirmation: Denise M. Francois to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, and Renee M. André to serve as a judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands in

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held the Government House weekly briefing on Monday, March 2, 2026, marking his return to the territory after nearly two weeks traveling on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands to advance federal priorities, strengthen partnerships, and move critical projects forward.  In Washington, D.C., Governor Bryan represented

Governor Bryan says reforms strengthen accountability systems and build public confidence in the men and women who serve U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today announced that the Virgin Islands Police Department has established compliance with the federal consent decree that has governed core policing reforms since the U.S. Department of Justice filed suit

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House is issuing a clarification regarding the rezoning legislation for a portion of Estate Beeston Hill, South Portion, St. Croix, that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently submitted to the 36th Legislature to support new housing stock with permanent safeguards. The bill transmitted by Governor Bryan is not the same legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met recently with White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair to press for targeted federal action that protects Virgin Islanders from the unintended harm of recent changes to the federal de minimis exemption, which affects the duty-free treatment of many low-value shipments. Governor Bryan said the policy shift

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. hosted today’s weekly press briefing. He thanked Agriculture Commissioner Louis E. Petersen, the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair Board, the University of the Virgin Islands, and partner entities for producing the 54th Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair under the theme “Agriculture and Technology: An Ideal Mix

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — Acting Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. has ordered that all Virgin Islands flags be flown at half-staff at Government House and on all public buildings from Thursday, February 19, 2026, to sunset on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in honor and remembrance of The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., prominent civil rights leader,

I am pleased to offer this message during this sacred time as we observe Ramadan in the U.S. Virgin Islands and all across the Muslim world. As a Territory, we are blessed to have the freedom to celebrate diverse religious beliefs, and I pause to reflect on the significance of this observance which is a