Governor Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19; Congratulates Newly Sworn Members of 35th Legislature - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19; Congratulates Newly Sworn Members of 35th Legislature - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19; Congratulates Newly Sworn Members of 35th Legislature Search Latest Comments No comments to show. January 9 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, January 9, 2023, and was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the 35 th Legislature; however, he sent a letter to the newly sworn Senators congratulating them and expressing his desire to work collaboratively with the body for the betterment of the Territory. “As this Legislature and the Bryan-Roach Administration begin our work, we have an opportunity, as we serve two co-equal branches of our government, to work together in building stronger families, more robust infrastructure, and a stronger U.S. Virgin Islands. While the challenges that lie ahead are significant, I am confident in this body’s ability and that of our administration to make a positive impact while confronting these challenges,” Governor Bryan wrote .“I look forward to working with each of you toward improving the delivery of services to the people of our community and to effectuating meaningful reforms aimed at improving the quality of life for all Virgin Islanders,” he wrote. Although the Governor tested positive for COVID, he wants to assure residents that his symptoms are mild and he is in good spirits. 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 TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.