Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Eastern Caribbean States Throw Support Behind Governor Bryan’s Request to Florida Governor DeSantis

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In a letter sent to Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Dominica Prime Minister Honorable Roosevelt Skerrit, in his role as Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), thanked the Governor for his proactive initiative in writing to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and asking Governor DeSantis to reconsider his ban on …

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Governor Bryan Expands Vaccine Incentive Program By Adding a Cash Drawing for School-Based Personnel

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. said that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has expanded his vaccination incentive lottery program by adding a drawing for school-based personnel in public, private and parochial schools. In addition to the general vaccination drawing for $100,000 …

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V.I. Fire Service Pays Retro Salary Increases Owed from 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreements

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that raises and salary increases that were owed to Virgin Islands Fire Service (VIFS) personnel from the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement that were delayed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have been paid to those employees. VIFS paid out $353,766 in retro payments to 138 …

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Governor Bryan Promotes V.I. National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker to Major General

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday promoted V.I. National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker to the rank of Major General during a brief ceremony that took place at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas. The rank is the equivalent of a two-star general and …

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Governor Bryan Submits Legislation to Use Excise Tax Revenue for Repayment of 8% Retro Wages to Government Employees

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent down to the 34th Legislature proposed legislation that would enable the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) to use the Excise Tax revenue to repay government employees the 8% reduction in salaries effected by the Virgin Islands Economic Stability Act of 2011 (VIESA), Act No. 7621. …

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Governor Bryan Hosts Royal Caribbean Group for the Fourth USVI Community Business Forum

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Office of the Governor and Royal Caribbean Group will host  the fourth session of the USVI Community Business Forum series which will take a closer look at the cruise giant’s expected return to the territory this summer. The USVI Community Business Forum IV is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., …

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Governor Bryan Issues Statement in Response to President Biden’s Support for Parity in U.S. Territories

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday issued a statement in response to President Biden saying U.S. Territories should be on equal footing with states regarding federal programs. President Biden said the U.S. Justice Department’s defense of continued discrimination against residents of U.S. Territories in federal programs is inconsistent with his Administration’s …

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Governor Bryan Attends Swearing-In Ceremony For New Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. attended the swearing-in ceremony for new Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel, who was administered the oath by Virgin Islands Supreme Court Chief Justice Rhys Hodge at the University of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, June 3, on St. Thomas. Commissioner Gabriel takes the helm of the Department …

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Governor Bryan Announces Agreement with VIGL to Begin Reconstruction of Randall “Doc” James Horse Track

Separate Contract for St. Croix Track Allows it to Proceed Independently of St. Thomas Track; Both Districts will Operate Under Unified Territorial Horse Racing System and Commission U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed an agreement on Wednesday, June 2, between the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) and VIGL Operations, LLC that …

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Government House Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Health Department Reminds Virgin Islanders Approval is Required for Parties, Gatherings Outside the Scope of Governor Bryan’s Executive Orders U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. urged residents to visit the VITEMA website and begin assembling hurricane kits for the upcoming 2021 …

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