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Governor Bryan Sends Down New Collaborative Proposal To Refinance Government Debt and Stabilize GERS

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday sent down a legislative proposal developed through collaboration between  his office and the 34th Legislature to restore solvency to the Government Employees’ Retirement System (GERS). The legislation will allow for the refinancing and restructuring of a significant portion of the debt of the Government of […]

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Governor Bryan has Briefing With President Biden, Stresses Getting Vaccine and Booster Shot Amid Likely Presence of Omicron Variant in the Territory

Governor Reinstates Some Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants as Territory’s Active Cases Hit 544; Return to School Being Evaluated, 72-Hour Negative Test Required to Enter the USVI U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Following a briefing with President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci about the explosion of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered sobering news

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Governor Bryan Hosts Virtual Visit Between NASA and Students, Who Learn About the Space Agency’s Mission and STEM Literacy

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Last week, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. invited NASA and U.S. Virgin Islands students from the public, private and parochial schools and hosted a virtual event with Education Commissioner Raquel Berry-Benjamin and NASA’s Stefanie Sass and Kaila Davis. Hundreds of students visited with NASA virtually to learn about NASA’s mission and STEM

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Governor Bryan Announces Advisory Council Aimed at Engaging Young Virgin Islanders in Government Decision-Making

First Ever Governor’s Millennial Council Empowers Millennial and Generation Z Virgin Islanders With Active Role in Forming Key Initiatives and Public Policy That Impacts Young People in the Territory U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During a press conference at the RT Park on St. Croix on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. introduced the

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$25 Million in Income Tax Refunds Mailed to Virgin Islanders

Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach ask Virgin Islanders to join them in praying for victims of weekend tornadoes that devastated six states U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. announced that the Bryan-Roach Administration has mailed another round of income tax refunds

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Governor Bryan Meets with HIDTA Officials to Get Update on Overdose Response Strategy

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion and Police Commissioner Designee Ray Martinez met Thursday, December 9, 2021, on St. Thomas with members of the PRVI HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Task Force for an update on the law enforcement unit’s new Overdose Response Strategy. HIDTA, which is federally

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Governor Bryan Signs Agreement with Renaissance Group for 2.5-acres of Land for Drag Racing Facility

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — After years of trying to establish a safe site for drag racing on St. Croix, the Bryan/Roach Administration is thankful for the donation of a 2.5-acre site by St. Croix Renaissance Group to the Government of the Virgin Islands to help make this effort a reality. This week, Governor Albert Bryan

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Governor Bryan Signs 22 Bills Into Law; Vetoes ‘Special Interest’ Casino Bill

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS —Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday, December 6, 2021, signed into law 22 bills sent up to him by the 34th Legislature from its legislative session on November 18 and vetoed one bill that he said is “special interest” legislation that violates the Revised Organic Act of 1954. Governor Bryan said Bill

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Governor Bryan Urges Virgin Islanders To Observe “A Thanksgiving Day of Reflection”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the Government House weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. wished all residents of the community a safe and blessed Thanksgiving and urged them to observe “A Thanksgiving Day of Reflection” by stopping to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic while spending time with family, friends and relatives on

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