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Settlement was a condition of legislation authorizing GVI to refinance Rum Tax Cover-Over bonds and use the savings as a revenue stream to restore GERS to solvency for at least 30 years U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI), on behalf of all branches of the government, entered into a Settlement […]

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Patrick Farrell is returning to his position as Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs. “Patrick has proven his dedication and commitment to the Territory’s veterans since he was first appointed to the position, and I’m sure our veterans are pleased that he is bringing that drive back on their behalf,”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement congratulating St. Thomas native Aliyah Boston for tying the record for SEC Women’s basketball by recording 19 consecutive double-doubles (double digits in scoring and rebounds) as the All-American starting forward for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Aliyah is a junior at South Carolina

Study Will Assess Workforce Skills, Identify Training Needs and Provide Recommendations to Better Prepare  the Current Workforce and a New Generation Of Workers For Job Opportunities as Part of Governor’s Vision 2040 Plan U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced a new USVI labor shed study that will support economic recovery and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated former Magistrate Carolyn Hermon-Percell for a seat on the Casino Control Commission for a five-year term as a representative from St. Thomas. Magistrate Hermon-Percell served on the bench of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands from 2013-2021. She also was in private practice for

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a proclamation that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been automatically extended to March 11. The State of Emergency was set to expire on February 9, 2022; however, because the Legislature did not take action on the Governor’s previous request for an extension, the State

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the Government House weekly briefing on Monday, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis reported that COVID-19 cases in the Territory continue to decline after weeks of a surge from the Omicron variant of the virus. “We are grateful for all the cooperation we’ve received from the other agencies, private supporters and

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Government House released the following statement on the passing of legendary broadcaster Athniel “Addie” Ottley: “Governor Albert Bryan Jr., First Lady Yolanda Bryan and everyone at Government House is deeply saddened by the passing of Addie Ottley, who was a cultural icon and a dedicated Virgin Islander who used his radio program

Commission Will Conduct Reviews of Salaries, Emoluments for Public Officials U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed nine people to serve as members of the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission (VIPOCC) in accordance with Title 3, Chapter 25, Section 542 of the Virgin Islands Code. Act. No. 7878 amended in

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In the first official function at Government House on St. Thomas since the building was destroyed by the 2017 hurricanes, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed historic legislation that allows the Government of the Virgin Islands to refinance the Rum Cover-Over Matching Fund bonds and use the savings from better interest rates