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Three-year agreement with American Federation of Teachers Local 1825 and Local 1826 provides salary increases for professionals, paraprofessionals and support staff. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has signed a three-year wage agreement with the American Federation of Teachers Local 1826 in the St. Croix District and Local 1825 in the St. Thomas-St. […]

Masks Still Are Required and Modified Travel Portal Requirements Remain in Effect Get a full breakdown of the new protocols here. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During Monday’s weekly Government House briefing on St. Croix, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. relaxed most of the COVID-19 protocols that Virgin Islanders have learned to live with for last two

US VIRGIN ISLANDS –– Governor Albert Bryan Jr. ordered that all flags be flown at half-staff through Friday in honor of radio legend, culture-bearer, former Senator and Lt. Governor and beloved friend to tens of thousands of Virgin Islanders Athniel “Addie” Ottley. The Governor has ordered that all U.S. Virgin Island flags be lowered to

Governor Names Directors to Special Purpose Vehicle Corporation to Manage the Refinancing of Rum Tax Cover-Over Bonds U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has named the four financial managers who will join him on the Board of Directors of a special purpose entity to manage the refinancing of the Rum Tax Cover-Over Bonds

Settlement was a condition of legislation authorizing GVI to refinance Rum Tax Cover-Over bonds and use the savings as a revenue stream to restore GERS to solvency for at least 30 years U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI), on behalf of all branches of the government, entered into a Settlement

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Patrick Farrell is returning to his position as Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs. “Patrick has proven his dedication and commitment to the Territory’s veterans since he was first appointed to the position, and I’m sure our veterans are pleased that he is bringing that drive back on their behalf,”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement congratulating St. Thomas native Aliyah Boston for tying the record for SEC Women’s basketball by recording 19 consecutive double-doubles (double digits in scoring and rebounds) as the All-American starting forward for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Aliyah is a junior at South Carolina

Study Will Assess Workforce Skills, Identify Training Needs and Provide Recommendations to Better Prepare  the Current Workforce and a New Generation Of Workers For Job Opportunities as Part of Governor’s Vision 2040 Plan U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced a new USVI labor shed study that will support economic recovery and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated former Magistrate Carolyn Hermon-Percell for a seat on the Casino Control Commission for a five-year term as a representative from St. Thomas. Magistrate Hermon-Percell served on the bench of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands from 2013-2021. She also was in private practice for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been automatically extended to March 11. The State of Emergency was set to expire on February 9, 2022; however, because the Legislature did not take action on the Governor’s previous request for an extension, the State