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USVI: Governor Bryan abandons legal fight over salary repeal
VI CONSORTIUM
FRDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Governor of the US Virgin Islands, Albert A. Bryan Jr, has confirmed he will not pursue legal action against the 36th Legislature’s efforts to roll back his salary increase.
UPDATE: VI & USVI agree to ‘crunch the numbers’ again on charter fee hike
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Following what was described as “intense” negotiations between the Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands regarding charter fees increase for USVI-based boaters today, March 7, 2025, both parties have agreed to go back and “crunch the numbers” and the VI has pledged to hold off on the amendments to the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act until an agreement on a fair increase is met.
USVI: Audit on sex abuse practices @ CAHS completed
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI- The audit of standards and practices when it comes to reporting of alleged criminal sexual activity within the territory’s schools, begun in 2021 following the arrest of former Charlotte Amalie High School track & field coach Alfredo Bruce Smith, is complete, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr.
USVI Governor proposes restricting food stamps to healthy choices
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- At a recent meeting of governors in Washington to discuss priorities for the upcoming federal Farm Bill, Governor Albert A. Bryan highlighted challenges facing the territory's agricultural sector and expressed his hopes for support through new legislation.
Gov Bryan announces holiday admin leave & proclamations
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr on Monday officially declared several key observances for December and announced administrative leave for the holiday season in the US Virgin Islands.
Starting salary For USVI teachers climbs to $50K starting September 2023
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The starting pay for all teachers in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) will be $50,000 beginning in September of this year, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr announced Thursday evening, January 26, 2023.
Recreational marijuana now legal in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, signed into law the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (Act 8680), which allows for the legal use by adults of marijuana for recreational, medicinal and other purposes. It also allowed for the legal distribution of the drug in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Albert A. Bryan Jr secures 2nd term as Governor in USVI
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, the ninth elected governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) won the gubernatorial race on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and cemented his legacy as a two-term leader.
Drag racing facility reopens on St Croix, USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The long-dormant motorsport of drag racing on St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), has left the mechanic shop five years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged the St Croix Motorsports Complex in 2017, and Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr was the first to get behind the steering wheel of a car to participate in a race during a reopening ceremony Sunday, October 9, 2022.
$40M budget gap can be bridged by legalised marijuana- USVI Gov
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- “Framing our Financial Future” is the theme of the Governor Albert A. Bryan administration's budget covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The budget, which was submitted to the 34th Legislature Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2022, among other things provides $16 million for public employees' wage increases and funding for about 1,200 vacancies across all government agencies.
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