Federal update: DOJ partially rescheduled medical cannabis to Schedule III (April 28, 2026 final order). State-licensed medical operators may apply for expedited DEA registration through June 27, 2026; DEA hearing on full rescheduling set for June 29, 2026.

Hon. Albert Bryan Jr.

Governor, U

Law & Policy Speaker US

About Hon. Albert Bryan Jr.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is the ninth elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving since 2019. On January 18, 2023, he signed the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act, legalizing adult-use, medicinal, and sacramental cannabis while simultaneously pardoning all criminal convictions for simple marijuana possession.

Notable Credentials

  • 9th Elected Governor, U.S. Virgin Islands (2019–present)
  • Signed Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (January 2023)
  • Pardoned all simple marijuana possession convictions
  • BA in Economics, Wittenberg University; MBA, University of the Virgin Islands

Speaking History

Has appeared at:

S. Virgin Islands. Benzinga

Quick Info

Role Governor, U
Topic Area Law & Policy
Location US
Type Speaker