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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. VIFS paid out $353,766 in retro payments to 138 […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday promoted V.I. National Guard Adjutant General Kodjo Knox-Limbacker to the rank of Major General during a brief ceremony that took place at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center on St. Thomas. The rank is the equivalent of a two-star general and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. sent down to the 34th Legislature proposed legislation that would enable the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) to use the Excise Tax revenue to repay government employees the 8% reduction in salaries effected by the Virgin Islands Economic Stability Act of 2011 (VIESA), Act No. 7621.

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. The USVI Community Business Forum IV is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Wednesday issued a statement in response to President Biden saying U.S. Territories should be on equal footing with states regarding federal programs. President Biden said the U.S. Justice Department’s defense of continued discrimination against residents of U.S. Territories in federal programs is inconsistent with his Administration’s

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. The Government of the Virgin Islands will give away $100,000 a week for 10 consecutive weeks beginning Tuesday, July 6, to Virgin Islands residents who are fully

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