Bryan Leads USVI Delegation to Ghana to Advance Trade, Tourism, and Technology Partnerships

ST. THOMAS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will lead an official Government of the Virgin Islands delegation to Accra, Ghana, from November 22 to 30, as part of an effort to expand trade, tourism, technology, and cultural partnerships between the U.S. Virgin Islands and West Africa, Government House has announced. The delegation will include senior representatives from the Department of Tourism, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), and the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN). Governor Bryan said the mission is aimed at producing tangible results for Virgin Islanders while deepening cultural and historical connections between the territory and Africa. “Ghana is not just a heritage destination for Virgin Islanders. It is a potential partner for trade, tourism, finance and technology,” Governor Bryan said. “This delegation is about turning shared history into shared opportunity.” The governor noted the importance of balancing historical ties with Denmark, t...