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Governor Bryan: Outdated Laws are Blocking Investment and Economic Growth in the Virgin Islands

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is urging the Virgin Islands Legislature to modernize outdated laws that he says are preventing private investment, slowing job creation and keeping the territory from competing in today’s fast-moving global economy. The governor pointed to the Legislature’s recent refusal to grant a two-year permit extension for the Summer’s […]

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Governor Bryan Issues Proclamations Recognizing Significant Days, Weeks, and Months of September 2025

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a series of proclamations for September 2025, calling on Virgin Islanders to reflect, honor, and take action on matters of history, health, preparedness, and community responsibility. “Each September, we are reminded of the importance of reflection and resilience,” Governor Bryan said. “This month provides opportunities

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Governor Bryan in Washington for IGIA Mid-Year Senior Plenary

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is in Washington, D.C. this week for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) 2025 Mid-Year Senior Plenary Session. The Governor will once again press the Virgin Islands’ case directly to the federal government. Governor Bryan has used IGIA sessions to secure major

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Governor Bryan Highlights Virgin Islands Opportunities at Urban Golf Weekend in Miami

MIAMI, FL – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recently participated in the annual Urban Golf Weekend in Miami, a premier gathering that combines networking, community building, and business engagement. The event drew entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders from across multiple industries. As part of the conference, Governor Bryan sat down with a diverse group of entrepreneurs to

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Governor Bryan Addresses School Safety, Historic Land Acquisition, and Fiscal Challenges at Weekly Briefing

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – During the weekly briefing today on St. Croix, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed pressing issues affecting the Virgin Islands community, including school safety, a landmark environmental acquisition, and upcoming fiscal challenges facing the Government of the Virgin Islands. Governor Bryan began by condemning the threat that earlier in the day

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Bryan Administration Secures More than 2,000 Acres in Historic Parkland Expansion

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) have completed one of the largest land acquisitions in territorial history, securing 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix.  The $17.5 million purchase, finalized Aug. 15, was funded through the

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Government House Cancels Monday Press Briefing to Honor Funeral of Delegate Plaskett’s Mother, Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Government House announces that the weekly press briefing scheduled for Monday, August 18, will be canceled to allow Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., members of his administration and the Virgin Islands community to join in mourning and paying respects at the funeral of Magdalene Hendricks Plaskett, the mother of Delegate to Congress Stacey

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Governor Bryan Congratulates and Sends Best Wishes to USVI’s Nike RBI 18U Softball Team Competing in the Nike RBI Softball World Series

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today congratulated the U.S. Virgin Islands Nike RBI 18U Softball Team on their winning start at the prestigious Nike RBI Softball World Series and extended his best wishes for continued success as they represent the Territory on the national stage this week in Vero Beach, Florida. The team,

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Governor Bryan Congratulates Kruz Schembri on Historic Gold Medal Win in Fencing at Junior Pan American Games

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today extended his heartfelt congratulations to fencer Kruz Schembri on his gold medal victory at the Junior Pan American Games, marking a historic milestone as the first Virgin Islander to win gold at the Pan Am Games. “Kruz has brought home more than a gold medal. He has delivered

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Weekly Government House Briefing Highlights Hurricane Preparedness, Economic Progress, and Infrastructure Renewal

ST. CROIX – During Monday’s weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. addressed several timely issues and shared significant updates on behalf of the Bryan-Roach Administration. From hurricane preparedness and health insurance reform to community lending and economic revitalization, the briefing offered a comprehensive snapshot of the work underway to strengthen

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