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USVI Governor urges conflict resolution after fatal Carnival Weekend shootings
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Following the violent end to Carnival weekend on St Thomas, where three people were shot – two fatally – in less than 24 hours, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr once again spoke of the necessity of helping young male Virgin Islanders develop better conflict resolution skills.
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USVI: Gov Bryan outlines next steps for racetrack reopening in St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall Doc' James horseracing track, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, who addressed the issue during Monday's Government House press briefing.
Gov Bryan appealing to Trump for 25% tariffs on VI could backfire- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is again cautioning against United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr’s threat to petition US President Donald J. Trump for the imposition of 25% tariffs on the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI should not expand charter industry @ ‘detriment’ of USVI’s- Gov Bryan
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Albert A. Bryan Jr, has confirmed that he will meet with the Virgin Islands' (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in Tortola on Friday, March 7, 2025, to discuss proposed increases affecting the marine charter-yachting industry for the territories.
VI gov't already in talks with USVI over proposed tariffs- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of the Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr requesting an emergency session of the USVI legislature to deliberate on a proposed 25% tariff on imports coming from the Virgin Islands (VI), the VI government isn't rolling over and playing dead.
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VI-USVI Trade war? Gov Bryan fires 1st shot with proposed 25% tariff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taking a page out of President Donald J. Trump's book in picking a fight with his closest allies, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Government- headed by Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr (D)- has proposed to slap tariffs on the Virgin Islands (VI).
Governor Bryan defies Trump's immigration crackdown,
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a recent directive, Governor Albert Bryan Jr has instructed all government employees, including those in the Department of Education and local law enforcement, not to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within the territory.
Nearly 2,000 in USVI to receive Income Tax Refunds for holidays
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Amidst a host of announcements during the Tuesday, November 12, 2024, press briefing from Government House, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. announced the most recent payout of income tax refunds.
USVI: St Croix to anchor new Caribbean ferry network
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A trans-Caribbean maritime network is coming, beginning as soon as next year. That's the goal of Connect Caribe, a regional ferry service seeking to make St Croix a major hub.
Fish farming programme to launch in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) last week to discuss the introduction of fish farming to the US Virgin Islands Virgin Islands. The initiative aims to enhance food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and stimulate the local economy through innovative aquaculture practices, according to Government House.
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