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$40 Million Annual Payroll Increase, Potential for $200 Million in New Debt and Inflationary Pressure Identified Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has released an initial fiscal impact analysis of legislation recently passed by the 36th Legislature that raises the minimum salary for public sector workers from $27,000 to $35,000, effective October 1, 2025.  The Governor commissioned […]

$40 Million Annual Payroll Increase, Potential for $200 Million in New Debt and Inflationary Pressure Identified U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has released an initial fiscal impact analysis of legislation recently passed by the 36th Legislature that raises the minimum salary for public sector workers from $27,000 to $35,000, effective October 1, 2025. 

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In response to recent coverage by The Washington Post on the treatment of the U.S. Virgin Islands under the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) tax provision, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement clarifying the Territory’s position and efforts to amend what he calls a “longstanding injustice” to the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Economic

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Communications Director Richard Motta conducted the Government House weekly briefing today from St. Croix, recapping a week of major milestones for the Bryan-Roach Administration in the areas of energy reform, housing recovery, and hurricane preparedness. Last week, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and members of his administration celebrated the commissioning

Marks Major Step in Administration’s Push to Expand Access to Renewable Energy Across the U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today joined the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) and project partners at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hogensborg Solar Farm—the largest utility-scale solar installation in Virgin Islands history. The

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement Thursday addressing public remarks made during a Senate Committee hearing regarding the absence of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel. The Governor emphasized that the Commissioner’s absence was neither deliberate nor disrespectful but the result of previously approved personal leave and prior coordination efforts with

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement today on the passing of Avelino Samuel, a master craftsman, educator, and beloved son of St. John: “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire St. John community as we mourn the loss of Avelino Samuel. Avelino was

Warns of Empty Promises and Fiscal Setbacks for Government and Workers Alike U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is strongly urging caution following the Legislature’s passage of Bill No. 36 0053, calling the mandated increase to a 35,000 dollar minimum salary for all government employees irresponsible, unfunded and catastrophic to the Government of the

Live Conversation with VI Consortium Publisher Offers Residents Unfiltered Insight into Administration’s Agenda U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered a wide ranging and forthright interview Monday night during a live broadcast with Ernice Gilbert, publisher of the VI Consortium, providing Virgin Islanders with a direct and transparent look at the critical issues

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will sit down this evening for an exclusive one-hour interview with journalist Ernice Gilbert of the Virgin Islands Consortium. The interview will air at 6 p.m. and will be livestreamed across multiple platforms, including the Virgin Islands Consortium’s digital channels, the Government House Facebook page at facebook.com/governmenthouseusvi, and