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Bryan and Roach Take Oath of Office For Second Term of Governance, Vowing to Continue Work They Started

Monday, January 2nd signaled a new period of governance for Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach, who took the oath of office for their second term.

Emancipation Garden in St. Thomas was abuzz with activities to recognize the inaugural ceremony of the 9th elected governor and 12th lieutenant governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In their second term, both executive leaders hope to concretize the work they started when they were first elected to office four years ago.

Mr. Bryan looked on proudly, smiling as his second in command swore the oath of office.

Cheers of jubilation, aided by rounds of applause closed Mr. Roach’s oath and opened the podium for his inaugural address.

Much like in 2019, he recognized the sacrifices of his parents, who chose decades ago to relocate from their homeland in St Kitts and Nevis and to make the USVI their home.

“I know throughout the course of their lives they must have wondered if they had made the right decision.”

“But I recall my mother saying to me as a child, just don’t dishonor your name or mine, and learn to cherish and appreciate the place you call home and all will be well and you,” he said.

Reflecting on his first inauguration, Mr. Roach remarked, “The first time was overwhelming, this time it’s even more so."

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