Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Bryan/Roach Administration Outlines COVID-19’s Economic Impact on USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In keeping with Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s pledge of transparency, the administration’s Office of Management and Budget held its fall Revenue Estimating Conference on Wednesday where 18 of the government’s revenue-generating agencies provided a revenue outlook for Fiscal Year 2021. Governor Bryan, OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal, and members of the Governor’s […]

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Governor Bryan, Senate President Francis Agree to Push Back Special Session

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. have agreed to reschedule the Special Session that had been on the calendar for Thursday, December 3 to Tuesday, December 8. “Per our discussion and in light of mutual concerns of the Legislature and the Executive Branch, I respectfully request that the

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Health Department Gives Details on Distribution Drill For Arrival of Future COVID-19 Vaccine

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis provided some details on the distribution drill the Department of Health is conducting this week in advance of the expected arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine. Using a “mock” vaccine, the Department of Health drill involves testing the ordering,

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Governor Bryan Calls 33rd Legislature into Special Session To Act on a Second Securitization Proposal

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday called the 33rd Legislature into a Special Session to take action on his proposal for a second Matching Fund Securitization proposal, as well as to address two other legislative matters. The Governor set the date for the session as December 3. The Governor’s proposal that seeks

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Governor Bryan, COVID-19 Task Force Urge Extra Caution For Thanksgiving Holiday Gatherings

Governor Grants Administrative Leave for November 27 for ‘Day of Family, Prayer and Reflection’ in Wake of Trials of 2020 and COVID Pandemic Day of Family, Reflection and Prayer Proclamation U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., during his weekly COVID-19 response update, wished Virgin Islanders a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday, implored all

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Governor Bryan Sends Formal Letters of Congratulations from USVI To President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Letter to President-Elect Biden — Letter to Vice President-Elect Harris U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government Albert Bryan Jr. sent a formal letter from the U.S. Virgin Islands congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris for their victory in the presidential election. Governor Bryan publicly congratulated the President-Elect and the Vice President-Elect on the Saturday

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Governor Bryan Asks Residents to Gather Safely and Responsibly for the Holidays

COVID-19 Holiday Guidelines U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Monday’s weekly press briefing, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. asked residents to gather safely and responsibly for the holidays and to limit gatherings to 10 or fewer people if possible. Director Motta reminded the public that one week into the Territory’s latest step forward on the

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Governor Bryan Facilitates Associations Health Plan for Small Business Owners and Their Employees

Associations Health Plan Surveys for Employers, Employees Launches Today U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is creating a new path for hardworking Virgin Islanders to access health care coverage by promoting choice and competition in the territory, and by strengthening the negotiating power with providers from larger risk pools through an Associations Health Plan.

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Governor Bryan Meets With Senators To Discuss Restarting Horse Racing in the Territory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday met with senators to discuss restarting the Territory’s horse racing industry, which has been idle since the reconstruction was halted by a lawsuit between VIGL and Southland Gaming. Governor Bryan met with current Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., incoming Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, current chairman of

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Governor Bryan Addresses False Rumors Regarding USVI and COVID-19 Vaccine

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of false rumors and misinformation that is circulating on social media platforms regarding the U.S. Virgin Islands and potential COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed. The rumors apparently were started after a report by “60 Minutes” about the logistics of delivering

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