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U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today acknowledged the signing of the federal tax and spending package, commonly known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” by President Donald J. Trump, and underscored a key provision within the measure that reopens and expands the federal Opportunity Zone program. While the broader legislation has sparked debate nationally […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. today announced the official launch of the Resident Sales Period for the Bellevue and Calabash Boom housing communities on St. John, marking a significant next step in a major affordable homeownership initiative supported by the Bryan-Roach Administration. This announcement follows Jackson Development Company’s recent acquisition of three major

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has officially called the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands into Special Session for Thursday, July 31. The session will consider three critical legislative proposals aimed at restoring fiscal discipline, promoting fairness, and strengthening public confidence in government. Governor Bryan first announced his intent to convene a Special

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — My fellow Virgin Islanders, as we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, I extend warm wishes to each of you for a safe, joyful, and reflective Independence Day. This national holiday is a time for family gatherings, fireworks, and the vibrant traditions we hold dear—but at its heart, it is

US VIRGIN ISLANDS –Today, I join all Virgin Islanders in solemn reflection and deep reverence as we commemorate Emancipation Day — a defining moment in our history and a cornerstone of our identity as a people. Emancipation in the Virgin Islands began with the ringing of bells and the blowing of conch shells across the

U.S. Virgin Islands — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered a frank and urgent message to Virgin Islanders today from Government House on St. Thomas, following a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C. In his remarks, the Governor highlighted key federal victories while sounding a clear warning about looming financial challenges that demand serious leadership, discipline,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced his intent to call the 36th Legislature into special session within the next three weeks to consider three legislative proposals that address equity in governance, public access to service, and responsible management of taxpayer resources. The Governor’s agenda includes reforms to health insurance, government compensation practices,

Senate Finance Committee includes key provision in reconciliation bill after sustained territorial advocacy U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Saturday that the Virgin Islands’ longstanding push to secure an extension of the rum cover-over at the $13.25 per proof-gallon rate has taken a significant step forward with the provision’s inclusion in the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., following a series of meetings in Washington, D.C., announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has reinstated the extension on the liquidation period for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Education Stabilization Fund grants, restoring access to more than $34 million in vital federal funding for the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday expressed profound disappointment in the 36th Legislature’s decision to override his veto of Bill No. 36-0053. He described the move as a dangerous step backward that threatens to undo years of financial recovery and responsible governance.  “This is a troubling moment for our territory,” Governor