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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

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will hold the third session of the USVI Community Business Forum series focusing on connecting businesses to opportunities for financial relief provided through President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan and business advisory services available through local economic-related agencies. Bouncing off the successes of Parts I and II,

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has taken action on 16 bills sent up by the 34th Legislature, vetoing two pieces of legislation and signing into law 14 bills, including measures for a number of infrastructure projects across the Territory that he vowed during his “State of the Territory” speech to get underway

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed May 16-22 Emergency Medical Services Week in honor of the men and women who work for Emergency Medical Services and who provide vital, lifesaving service 24/7 to Virgin Islanders in need. “Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those

More than two dozen road and infrastructure projects underway as DPW finishes some and begins others U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has proclaimed May 16-22 National Public Works Week in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The 2021 theme for the national week of recognition of public works agencies around the country, which is