Territory's Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Until July 24 in Honor of Ron de Lugo, the USVI's Longest-Serving Delegate to Congress

Governor Albert Bryan has issued an executive order that all U.S. Virgin Islands flags in the territory are to be flown at half-staff in honor of revered statesman Ron de Lugo, starting today until sunset on Friday, July 24, Government House has announced.  Also, on Friday, Mr. Bryan asked the White House to allow all U.S. flags in the territory to be flown at half-staff. Mr. de Lugo, a former Virgin Islands senator and the longest-serving Congressional delegate for the territory, died Tuesday, July 14. He was 89.  “He was a pragmatic statesman who carried the torch of political progress for the Virgin Islands and the other insular territories in the U.S. Congress for more than two decades. Growing up, he was a household name, known not only for his political service but also for his commentary on local talk radio,” Mr. Bryan said. “Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and all in the Virgin Islands community who mourn his loss. Ron de Lugo will always be remembered for his ...