Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Bryan Mourns the Passing of Educator and Culture-Bearer Dorothy Elskoe

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement regarding the passing of St. Thomas educator and culture-bearer Dorothy Elskoe, who was honored in 1993 by the 20th Legislature with a resolution commending and honoring her for her efforts to promote and preserve Virgin Islands culture. “It is with a heavy heart […]

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Governor Bryan Calls 33rd Legislature Into Special Session To Consider Landmark Amendment to Cannabis Law

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday that he is calling the 33rd Legislature into Special Session to consider an amendment to the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act that has the potential to significantly address the looming financial crisis of the Government Employees’ Retirement System. The act signed into law

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Governor Bryan Gets Update on Lovango Beach Club, First Newly Constructed Resort in 30 Years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with Mark Snider, the Owner and Developer for the resort being built on Lovango Cay and the first newly constructed resort development in the Territory in 30 years. Lovango Cay is one of the cays in Pillsbury Sound between Red Hook, St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay,

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Education Officials Brief Governor Bryan on Status of Student Performance and Outcomes

The Bryan/Roach administration is committed to graduating K-12 students who are proficient and college and career ready upon graduation. As such, the Administration is focused on implementing data-driven initiatives to expand opportunities to students which will ultimately lead to an improved quality of life. As a component of the Cradle to Career and Beyond initiative,

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Governor Bryan Expanding Development Opportunities For Small Businesses in the USVI

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is expanding opportunities for small businesses in the Territory. Recently the governor signed an order expanding Enterprise Zones on St. Thomas. He also traveled to Miami to present at the NAI Miami’s 6th Annual Florida and Caribbean Forum to tell investors, developers and realtors about Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment

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Governor Bryan Promotes Sports Tourism While Attending Paradise Jam Men’s Final

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. attended the Paradise Jam Men’s Final between Nevada and Bowling Green State College at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on Monday night, and he used the opportunity to promote his push for Sports Tourism in the Territory during a nationally broadcast interview.

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Governor Bryan Re-Establishes Virgin Islands Interagency Council on Homelessness

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 16 – 24, 2019, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. hosted an inaugural meeting re-establishing the Virgin Islands Interagency Council on Homelessness (VIICH) at Government House in St. Croix on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The Council, led by Department of Human Services (DHS)

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Bryan/Roach Administration Releasing $11 Million in Income Tax Refunds

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue (IRB) to pay out an additional $11 million in Income Tax refunds to tax filers in the territory this week. The latest disbursement comprises approximately 4,345 refunds and includes some, but not all, returns filed in tax year

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