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On Thursday morning Ghanaian artist and St. Thomas resident Masaudou Abdul Rahman presented Governor Albert Bryan Jr with a framed charcoal on paper portrait of the Governor that he drew.
Rahman, whose artwork (Cliscott Arts) has been featured widely on social media, said he was inspired to create the portrait after reading about Governor Bryan’s recent trip to Ghana.
“That trip was amazing,” Governor Bryan said. “Realizing that the people of Ghana and the Virgin Islands are really one people and seeing that you’ve taken the time out to do this, I really appreciate it.”

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will hold a press conference to make a major announcement at 10am on Friday, May 29, from Government House on St. Thomas.

The press conference will be available for viewing via livestream at Facebook.com/GovernmentHouseUSVI.

Media planning to attend in person must RSVP to Government House Communications Director Richard Motta at [email protected] by 9am Friday May 29, 2026.

Media who plan to participate virtually may use their previously assigned VMIX call link or may get one by contacting Mr. Motta.

Livestream: Facebook.com/GovernmentHouseUSVI
YouTube.com/GovernmentHouseUSVI

The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien walked through the new Arthur A. Richards K-8 School on Wednesday, getting a firsthand look at the progress on one of the most important education projects moving forward in the Virgin Islands.

This state-of-the-art campus will open to students in August, and is one of 13 schools across the Virgin Islands being rebuilt or modernized under the Bryan-Roach Administration.

For the students who will walk these halls in August, this is more than a new building. It is a promise being kept.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. recognized the accomplishments of Salutatorians and Valedictorians from St. Croix schools Tuesday evening at the Academic Excellence cocktail reception held at Government House in Christiansted.

Governor Bryan Applauds MCN Build Partnership at VI Equestrian Training Center Groundbreaking Ceremony - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Structured, modern hub for horsemanship to create new pathways for education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the VI Equestrian Training Center, a historic, state-of-the-art f...

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined community leaders, educators, horsemen, and stakeholders today for the groundbreaking of the Virgin Islands Equestrian Training Facility in Estate Body on St. Croix.

Made possible through Act No. 8951, legislation sponsored by Senator-at-Large Angel L. Bolques Jr. and former Senator Javan James Sr., the facility will create new opportunities for youth through horsemanship, agriculture, workforce development, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.

Special thanks to MCN Build for partnering in this effort and helping bring this vision to life.

Remarks were delivered by Commissioner Vincent Richards, Shamari Haynes, Lisa Anders, Genevieve Whitaker, Teri Helenese, Kataryna Bednarska, Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr., and Governor Bryan.

The project is expected to move into the solicitation phase within 30 to 45 days.

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Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Farrell and members of the community today at Eastern Cemetery in Smith Bay for a solemn Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony honoring the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.
The ceremony paid tribute to the courage, patriotism, and selflessness of fallen servicemembers whose dedication helped preserve the freedoms enjoyed today throughout the Virgin Islands and across the country.
Wreaths were laid in remembrance of the departed, and attendees joined in moments of reflection and gratitude for the sacrifices that continue to inspire generations of Virgin Islanders and Americans alike.

For We Are Grateful.

This morning on St. Croix, the Office of Veterans Affairs-US Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the American Legion, gathered to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

St. Croix Administrator Sammuel Sanes represented Governor Albert Bryan Jr. during the ceremony, which included the reading of the names of deceased veterans, the placing of wreaths, and moments of reflection and remembrance.

As their names were called, we were reminded that freedom has never been free. Today, we honor their service, their sacrifice, and their memory.

There are freedoms we enjoy every day that came at a cost most of us will never fully know.

On Memorial Day, we pause not to celebrate war, but to remember those who never came home. We honor the brave men and women who answered the call to serve and gave their lives in defense of our nation and the ideals we hold dear.

Their sacrifice was not measured only on distant battlefields. It is measured in the birthdays they missed, the families they left behind, the dreams they never had the opportunity to fulfill, and the future they secured for generations they would never meet.

This year, as we observe Memorial Day under the theme “For We Are Grateful,” we are reminded that gratitude is more than words. It is a commitment to remember. It is a promise that the lives of our fallen heroes will not fade from our collective memory.

Here in the Virgin Islands, we pay special tribute to the sons and daughters of these islands who wore the uniform of our nation with honor, courage, and pride. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy, the opportunities we pursue, and the communities we continue to build.

As we gather with family and friends, attend ceremonies, visit memorials, or simply observe a moment of quiet reflection, let us remember those whose sacrifice made our way of life possible.

To the families who carry the weight of that loss every day, know that your loved ones are remembered, honored, and deeply appreciated by a grateful Territory.

Today, and always, we remember.

For we are grateful.

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Governor Bryan’s Memorial Day Message: For We Are Grateful - Government of the United States Virgin Islands There are freedoms we enjoy every day that came at a cost most of us will never fully know. On Memorial Day, we pause not to celebrate war, but to remember those who never came home. We honor the brave men and women who answered the call to serve and gave their lives in defense […]