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

Source: Government House
Type: News
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.
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V.I. Fire Service Pays Retro Salary Increases Owed from 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreements

Source: Government House
Type: News
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.
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Governor Bryan Hosts Royal Caribbean Group for the Fourth USVI Community Business Forum

Source: Government House
Type: News
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.
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Governor Bryan Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Lottery for V.I. Residents

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he has instituted a $100,00 lottery to encourage residents to get vaccinated.
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Governor Bryan Asks Florida Governor DeSantis to Reconsider Law Blocking Cruise Ships from Requiring Proof of Vaccination

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr.sent a letter on Monday to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asking him to reconsider legislation that bans cruise ships embarking from Florida ports from requiring proof of vaccination, an action that Governor Bryan said contradicts the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines and would stifle the restart of the cruise industry.
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Government House Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Source: Government House
Type: News
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 storm season.
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Governor Bryan Meets with New FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met at Government House in Christiansted on Friday with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, who was sworn-in in April by Congress following President Biden’s nomination to the position.
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Governor Bryan Submits First Ever 2-Year Executive Budget, Revenues Projected to Increase for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted to the 34th Legislature the first ever two-year Executive Budget and said revenue projections continue to increase during the next two years, providing a very impressive outlook for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.
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Governor Bryan Suspends Evictions, Increases Taxi Passenger Limit and Allows Seating at Bars

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a 24th Supplemental Executive Order that eases restrictions put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspending some evictions until July 30, raising the passenger limits on taxis and allowing patrons to sit at the bar in restaurants and clubs.
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Governor Bryan Praises Class of 2021 Graduates And Investigation Into Cause of Odor Affecting St. Croix Residents

Source: Government House
Type: News
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. praised the Class of 2021 and praised the principals, administrators and the high school, UVI and Adult Education graduation committees for providing a memorable and safe experience for students even as the Territory continues to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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