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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Grants Administrative Leave for Employee Resource Group Wednesday Walk on April 9, 2025

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  – In support of National Public Health Week and the physical and mental wellbeing of Virgin Islands government employees, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized administrative leave for all non-essential government employees who wish to participate in the Employee Resource Group Wednesday Walk. The event, organized by the Virgin Islands Department of […]

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issues April 2025 Proclamations Recognizing Individuals, Causes and Community Celebrations Throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has officially proclaimed a series of observances for the month of April 2025 to recognize outstanding individuals, raise awareness for important causes, and celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Among the most notable proclamations is a Day of Honor for Susan Wall

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Governor Bryan to Attend 2025 Seatrade Cruise Global as Administration Presses Forward with Blue Economy Strategy to Diversify Virgin Islands Economy

Governor to Build on Cruise Industry Partnerships and Urge Federal Protection for Marine Sector Expansion Across the Territory U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will travel out of the territory from April 5 through April 10 to attend the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami, Florida.  The annual summit of global cruise

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Governor Bryan Expresses Concerns Over New Federal Tariffs, Highlights Opportunity for Growth in Local Manufacturing

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today responded to the newly announced federal tariffs by President Donald Trump, acknowledging the real concern over rising costs for Virgin Islands consumers, while also underscoring the opportunity for economic growth through expanded local manufacturing and strategic use of the territory’s unique customs and trade status. While cautioning

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Governor Bryan Appoints Veteran Law Enforcement Officer Deborah Hodge as Chief of Police

Hodge Becomes First Woman in Virgin Islands History to Serve in the Role, Bringing Over Two Decades of Experience to Department Leadership Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named Lieutenant Deborah Hodge as Chief of Police for the Virgin Islands Police Department in the St. Thomas/ St. John Disttict, marking a proud and historic moment for

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Governor Bryan Commemorates 108th Anniversary of Transfer Day

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issued the following statement commemorating the 108th Anniversary of Transfer Day: “Today, we pause to reflect on the 108th anniversary of Transfer Day—a defining moment in our history that continues to shape the political, cultural, and social fabric of the Virgin Islands. “On March 31, 1917, sovereignty over these

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Governor Bryan Welcomes Dominica’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development Melissa Skerrit 

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pleased to welcome the Honorable Melissa Skerrit, Minister of Housing and Urban Development and First Lady of the Commonwealth of Dominica, to the U.S. Virgin Islands as a distinguished guest of the Department of Tourism’s Future Female Leaders Luncheon: Shaping the Future for Young Women in

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Highlights Economic Growth and Resilience at USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered the keynote address today at the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, held at the Ritz Carlton on St. Thomas. In his remarks, Governor Bryan celebrated the substantial growth in the Territory’s tourism sector, highlighting a 15% increase in visitor

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Governor Bryan Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Protect Virgin Islands from Disproportionate Impact of Proposed Maritime Fee on Chinese-Built Vessels

U.S. Virgin Islands — In a formal correspondence submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has raised serious concerns regarding the unintended consequences of a proposed federal measure that would impose steep service fees—up to $1.5 million—on Chinese-built ships docking in U.S. ports. The Governor’s letter, addressed

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