Tag: Governor Albert Bryan
Bryan: Phased Reopening Will Help USVI Learn ‘How to Live’ with Coronavirus
The phased reopening of the U.S. Virgin Islands began Monday, but progress depends on how well people adhere to the safety measures, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Monday during his news conference on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
80 Days After Initial Response, Territory Looks to Phase Reopening
Maintaining the same cautious tone he has had in press conferences over the past two months, Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. spoke Friday about the need to remain vigilant as the territory looks to plan a phased reopening now that local COVID-19 numbers appear stable.
Government to Offer Subsidy for WAPA Customers
The V.I. government is working with federal partners to offer local residential and commercial customers a credit on their electric bills, and formed a task force to look at how to responsibly reopen the local economy in the months ahead.
Bryan: Stay-At-Home Order Extended to April 30
Following the lead of federal leaders and public health organizations, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Monday that the territory’s stay-at-home order has been extended a month, until April 30.
Public Gatherings Limited to 10 People as Third COVID-19 Case Confirmed
Three individuals have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the territory, and Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Thursday that he is tightening local response efforts – including limiting mass gatherings to 10 people or less – in an effort to “stay on the offense” and protect against further spread.
Bryan Signs 26 Bills, Vetoes 4, Line-Item Vetoes 1
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. took action on 31 bills, approving 26 of them – including two measures that strengthen penalties for driving under the influence – vetoing four others and using his line-item veto on another, Government House announced.
Senators: State of Territory ‘Upbeat,’ but Lacks Details
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s second State of the Territory address was met with mixed reviews from senators, who described it as “enthusiastic” and “upbeat,” but lacking details on education and crime fighting initiatives, among other things.
WAPA Default Cuts Off Propane: Electricity Crisis Prompts Emergency Meetings
Vitol, the V.I. Water and Power Authority's propane supplier and creditor for WAPA's conversion from oil to propane electricity generation, cut off the propane it supplies the utility at noon Saturday. This means WAPA must use more expensive fuel oil instead and cannot use its newest, most efficient generators.
Bryan Calls Emergency Legislative Meeting Over WAPA
With less than 24 hours notice, Friday afternoon Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. called the Legislature into an emergency meeting Saturday, Dec. 21, to discuss "matters related to the V.I. Water and Power Authority."
Governor, Pension Board and Senators Brainstorm for GERS Solutions
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and his senior staff met Monday with the Government Employees Retirement System's Board of Trustees, GERS Administrator Austin Nibbs and Virgin Islands legislators to discuss solutions to the unfunded liability of the pension system.
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With flu season around the corner, the Department of Health has published its influenza vaccine schedule, which Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said Monday could also help residents better fight other viruses, including the coronavirus. #visource #usvi #news
Encarnacion Urges Residents to Get Flu Shot, Avoid Non-Essential Travel | St. Thomas Source
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With flu season around the corner, the Department of Health has published its influenza vaccine schedule, which Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said Monday could also help residents better fight otherUnfortunately they don’t offer the dosage for seniors.
