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Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. speaks on his recent trip to Ghana at Monday\u2019s Government House briefing. (Screenshot from Government House Facebook livestream)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday defended his administration\u2019s recent trip to Ghana, describing it as a targeted effort to secure new investment, build long-term trade pathways, and establish cultural and economic ties he says the territory has neglected for generations.<\/p>\n

Speaking at Government House and later in a follow-up interview, Bryan said the official delegation met with the president of Ghana, key ministers, investors, bank executives, and regional leaders to explore opportunities tied to free-trade access, manufacturing, shipping, and data security. The governor framed the mission as the beginning of a deeper trans-Atlantic relationship \u2014 one he argues is necessary as global trade patterns shift and U.S. policy toward Africa evolves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis journey was not about pictures for social media,\u201d Bryan said during his weekly briefing. \u201cIt was about opportunities for our people and preparing the Virgin Islands for the next lanes of global trade.\u201d<\/p>\n

The governor\u2019s remarks come amid ongoing questions \u2014 some sharp \u2014 about the purpose, cost, and makeup of the delegation. In follow-up questions, he acknowledged the trip\u2019s price tag prompted him to cut back the number of travelers, including his own security detail. \u201cA lot of people asked to go, but it was too expensive,\u201d he said. \u201cThis was a business trip. It was meetings every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bryan said criticisms that the trip was unnecessary or recreational overlook the deeper economic rationale and ignore precedent. \u201cNobody asked the same questions when governors traveled to Denmark. We have gotten nothing from Denmark,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we have real opportunities with Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Low-Hanging Fruit: Free-Trade Access, Manufacturing, Fiber, Cultural Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n

At multiple points in the briefing, Bryan tied the trip to long-standing efforts to expand the territory\u2019s economic footprint beyond tourism and rum. One focus: integrating Ghanaian imports into the Virgin Islands\u2019 existing Economic Development Commission benefits and the federally recognized free-trade zone located on St. Croix.<\/p>\n

The governor said the USVI\u2019s zone operates similarly to stateside facilities, where manufacturers can import goods or components duty-free, assemble them locally, and reexport them as U.S. products. \u201cIt is an industry-recognized structure,\u201d he explained, \u201cand it could be more attractive than just telling companies we have land for lease.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bryan said several Ghanaian industries \u2014 from cocoa processors to agricultural exporters \u2014 are looking for footholds into the U.S. market as federal trade preferences under AGOA (the African Growth and Opportunity Act) expire. The USVI, he said, can offer lower shipping distances than East Coast ports, renewable energy options emerging through WAPA\u2019s new solar build-out, and tax advantages through the EDC program.<\/p>\n

The governor also said the administration is trying to align lower-cost power in the free-trade zone with companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly large manufacturers. \u201cWAPA can sell renewable energy cheaper in the zone,\u201d he said, noting that global brands now seek green-power sourcing to meet corporate mandates.<\/p>\n

He added that recent interest in the shuttered Renaissance site on St. Croix could accelerate plans to develop the south shore into an industrial incubator. \u201cI think the sale of that property is imminent,\u201d Bryan said.<\/p>\n

Another highlight, according to Bryan, was engagement with two major West African financial institutions \u2014 Access Bank Ghana and First Bank Ghana. Bryan said Access Bank, which already maintains regional activity in the Caribbean, expressed interest in creating a business presence in the USVI.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re talking about doing business here,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about the bank \u2014 it\u2019s about the clients who would follow the bank. Those are investors, exporters, manufacturers looking for U.S. access.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bryan said he expects delegations from the president\u2019s office in Ghana and from at least one bank to visit the territory in the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, another proposal discussed during the trip involves a direct fiber-optic cable between the U.S. Virgin Islands and West Africa \u2014 an idea Bryan says has circulated for years but could now be viable.<\/p>\n

Currently, data traffic between the Americas and Africa routes through South America and then across the Atlantic, often landing in North Africa before reaching West Africa. \u201cThere is no direct link from the U.S. to Africa,\u201d Bryan said. \u201cA dedicated connection creates security, speed, and economic advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n

If anchored in the territory, such a cable could position the USVI as a strategic data gateway \u2014 an opportunity Bryan says the Ghanaian government is eager to explore. He said his administration has asked Ghana\u2019s president for a formal letter of support that could help secure federal backing in Washington.<\/p>\n

Beyond trade, Bryan emphasized the importance of cultural recognition and historical reconciliation throughout the trip. He described visiting sites associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade and called the experience \u201chumbling.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe come from people who refused to give up,\u201d he said. \u201cEstablishing cultural and educational exchange with Africa is essential if we\u2019re going to understand who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the administration is exploring exchange programs involving teachers, nurses, artisans, and performers, and has invited Ghanaian groups to participate in Virgin Islands festivals. Discussions also began about culinary collaborations \u2014 particularly around seasoning traditions and rice dishes shared across the Caribbean and West Africa.<\/p>\n

Who Went, and Why<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bryan confirmed the core delegation included himself, Labor Commissioner Garry Molloy, EDA Executive Director Wayne Biggs, Deputy Tourism Commissioner RoseAnne Farrigton, his deputy chief of staff Kevin Rodriguez, viNGN Executive Director Stephan Adams, and a limited security detail, among others. He said he originally planned a larger group but reduced the list due to cost.<\/p>\n

He also indicated he did not personally select every attendee. \u201cI didn\u2019t even know the Labor commissioner was coming until later,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it was good he came.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked whether the administration offered seats to a broader mix of agencies or private-sector representatives, Bryan said cost and the mission\u2019s diplomatic nature limited participation.<\/p>\n

Pressed on next steps, Bryan said he wants to see \u201csomething established\u201d before the end of his term to ensure future administrations build on the groundwork. That includes:<\/p>\n

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  • A formalized cultural partnership or \u201cVI\u2013Africa Week\u201d tied to existing proclamation efforts<\/li>\n
  • A framework for business exchange through the Ghanaian banking sector<\/li>\n
  • Early-stage manufacturing or processing operations linked to the free-trade zone<\/li>\n
  • Momentum on a direct fiber-optic connection<\/li>\n
  • Continued dialogue with the African diaspora coalition and congressional supporters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u201cThis is just the beginning stage,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we need something concrete so the next administration continues this.\u201d<\/p>\n

    He added that he expects two Ghanaian delegations \u2014 in government and banking \u2014 to visit the territory early next year.<\/p>\n

    The Source has asked in writing for the final financials of the trip, including the names of all those in the delegation and expense breakdown per person.<\/p>\n

    Broader Government House Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Earlier in the briefing, Bryan thanked the Legislature for passing three major bills \u2014 new hotel financing tools, solar-battery storage authorizations, and a partnership to redevelop the Crown Bay waterfront. He also outlined holiday schedules, upcoming ribbon cuttings, and ongoing recovery milestones, including FEMA-funded school and hospital projects.<\/p>\n

    But the governor returned repeatedly to the trip, saying the U.S. Virgin Islands cannot afford to sit on the sidelines as global markets evolve.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe are carrying the memory of our ancestors,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we also have to build new lanes of opportunity for the next generation of Virgin Islanders.\u201d<\/p>\n

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