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Governor Bryan’s Separate Letter to CARICOM Chairman Ralph Gonsalves Asks for Caribbean Region Support to Find Path to Restart Cruise Industry 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, […]

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

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

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

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. The Governor congratulated Administrator Criswell on her new position and told her he is looking forward

Budget includes wage increases both years for government employees; $110 million for continued tax refunds; $38 million to repay 8% salary cut; funding for 1,200 government jobs 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

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. Eviction suspension The Governor’s

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Following 34th Legislature’s approval of Bill No. 34-0021, which sought to assign a “turnaround” company to oversee the V.I. Water and Power Authority Board, the Fitch Ratings service on Monday issued a statement that the bond market does not want to upgrade WAPA’s rating because of the possibility of additional oversight.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that the Virgin Islands Superior Court has issued an order confirming the authority of the executive branch regarding legislation that sought to limit the Governor’s ability to appoint and remove members of the Territorial Hospital Board. The court’s decision in Bryan v V.I. Government Hospital and

Percentage of Vaccinated Virgin Islanders Crosses 50 Percent Threshold 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