ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. was pleased to participate today in the official kickoff meeting for Suffolk CBNA, the joint venture responsible for rebuilding six critical institutions on St. Thomas—five schools and one administrative building—as part of the Office of Disaster Recovery’s (ODR) Rebuild USVI initiative. Governor Bryan commended the […]
U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. held a constructive meeting with British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Natalio Wheatley to discuss critical issues impacting the shared maritime economy between the two territories. The meeting focused extensively on the BVI’s proposed fee structure changes for non-BVI-based charter operations and the potential implications for the marine
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Recognizes VI and Women’s History, Nutrition and Social Workers in March U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed March 2025 as a month to recognize Virgin Islands history, the advancement of rights and opportunities for women and girls, as well as dedication to healthy food access, and the
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the Government of the Virgin Islands has successfully regained legal control of the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix, following an agreement with VIGL Operations, LLC. This milestone allows the Government to move forward with a renewed vision for the redevelopment of the racetrack, ensuring
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. hosted the weekly briefing Monday from Government House on St. Croix, during which he previewed the rescheduled meeting with BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley, which will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025. Governor Bryan said he plans to have an open and candid conversation about the proposed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands met with President Donald Trump and fellow governors at the White House to discuss shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration between state and federal governments. Among the key topics discussed were economic development, regulatory reform, education funding, and public safety. Governor Bryan highlighted
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency meeting with the Virgin Islands Legislature to discuss the implementation of tariffs on goods imported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the introduction of entry and exit fees for non-Virgin Islanders traveling between the two territories. In a letter to Senate President Milton Potter, Governor
Washington, D.C. — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. continued his administration’s ongoing efforts to advocate for the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2025 Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meeting, using the platform to highlight key policy priorities, including the permanent extension of the rum cover-over tax rate, the reopening of the St. Croix refinery, and
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach to Serve as Acting Governor U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the 2025 Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meetings at the U.S. Department of the Interior, as well as the National Governors Association’s (NGA) 2025 Winter Meeting. The IGIA
Governor to Travel to Washington, D.C. to Press for Congressional Action U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday acknowledged the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives by Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) to extend the temporary increase in the rum cover-over excise tax
