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Official portraits of former Governors unveiled - Government of the United States Virgin Islands

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Office of the Governor
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2026
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1
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Official portraits of former Governors unveiled - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Official portraits of former Governors unveiled - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Official portraits of former Governors unveiled Search Latest Comments No comments to show. June 5 Official portraits of the Honorable Dr. Roy Lester Schneider and the Honorable Charles Wesley Turnbull, Ph.D., the fifth and sixth Governors of the United States Virgin Islands, respectively, were unveiled to the public Monday during a ceremony at Government House, St. Croix. These portraits painted by local artist Shansi Miller are part of a larger project to paint portraits of all of the Territory’s elected governors. Governor Kenneth E. …

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Official portraits of former Governors unveiled - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Official portraits of former Governors unveiled - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Official portraits of former Governors unveiled Search Latest Comments No comments to show. June 5 Official portraits of the Honorable Dr. Roy Lester Schneider and the Honorable Charles Wesley Turnbull, Ph.D., the fifth and sixth Governors of the United States Virgin Islands, respectively, were unveiled to the public Monday during a ceremony at Government House, St. Croix. These portraits painted by local artist Shansi Miller are part of a larger project to paint portraits of all of the Territory’s elected governors. Governor Kenneth E. Mapp said it was important that Government House buildings reflect the Virgin Islands’ rich history and pay homage to the Territory’s former leaders. “This is a way to preserve our history,” he said. “When our students and visitors tour these buildings, they can see the leaders who have worked to grow and develop the Virgin Islands.” During the ceremony, Governor Mapp shared memories of former Governors Schneider and Turnbull. He said he learned valuable lessons from both of these outstanding leaders, serving as Governor Schneider’s Lieutenant Governor from 1995-1999 and being appointed by Governor Turnbull as the Director of Finance and Administration for the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority in 2002. “Governor Schneider and Governor Turnbull, thank you,” the Governor stated. “This is your day. We honor you and thank you for your service. I am honored to know both of you having received your counsel. I am deeply humbled to be your friend.” Both former Governors offered remarks to an audience including their family members, staff during their administrations, senators, former and current commissioners and other government officials. “I am honored to have my portraits placed in our Government House in St. Croix. Let us thank Governor Mapp for the work that he is doing,” said Governor Schneider. Governor Turnbull added to Governor Schneider’s remarks, thanking the individuals who have impacted his life. “I want to thank everyone. It is such a pleasure to be here and be a part of this legacy. I want to pay tribute to my family, friends and everyone who has touched my life,” Governor Turnbull said. The original portraits will be displayed in Government House, St. Thomas once it is repaired, while prints will be made and hung in Government House, Christiansted and Frederiksted and at the Battery on St. John.  During Monday’s unveiling ceremony, Governor Mapp assured the audience that the Pissarro paintings are in good condition and are now being housed at Government House, Christiansted. He added that the paintings will remain there until Government House, St. Thomas is restored.    TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.