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More Than $2Million in Federal Funding Secured for Vital Capital Improvement Projects in the USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded $2,063,666 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Fiscal Year 2025 to the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, delivering a significant boost to essential public service and infrastructure projects throughout the territory. This federal investment, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, supports
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June 20, 2025

Governor Bryan Showcases Virgin Islands’ Competitive Business Climate to Winston & Strawn

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addressed more than 100 clients and personnel of the international law firm Winston & Strawn during a virtual webinar on Tuesday, spotlighting the Territory’s exceptional advantages for business investment and economic growth. Broadcasting from Washington, D.C., Governor Bryan made a compelling case for the Virgin
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June 20, 2025

Governor Bryan Signs Public Safety, Health, and Economic Development Bills into Law

Calls for Responsible, Collaborative Action on Behalf of Virgin Islanders U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed into law a series of measures passed during the 36th Legislature’s June 4, 2025 session, advancing critical priorities in public safety, health transparency, veteran support, fiscal accountability, and responsible economic development. “These new laws represent meaningful
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June 18, 2025

Governor Bryan Orders Virgin Islands Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Culture Bearer Austin Eldred “Edgie” Christian, Jr.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation ordering that all Virgin Islands flags be flown at half-staff at Government House and on all public buildings on Friday, June 20, 2025, from sunrise to sunset, in honor and remembrance of Austin Eldred “Edgie” Christian, Jr., a cherished cultural icon and founding member of the world-renowned
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June 17, 2025

Governor Bryan Releases Initial Fiscal Impact Analysis on Legislative Minimum Salary Mandate

$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
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June 17, 2025

Governor Bryan Releases Initial Fiscal Impact Analysis on Legislative Minimum Salary Mandate

$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.
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June 17, 2025

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Responds to Washington Post Article on GILTI Provision: “Correcting a Longstanding Injustice to the USVI”

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
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June 16, 2025

Government House Weekly Briefing Highlights Progress in Renewable Energy, Disaster Preparedness, and Housing

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
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June 16, 2025

Governor Bryan Celebrates Commissioning of Territory’s Largest Solar Farm

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
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June 13, 2025

Governor Bryan Clarifies Circumstances of Public Works Commissioner’s Absence at Stadium Hearing

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
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June 12, 2025

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