Tag: Governor Albert Bryan
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.
More Income Tax Refunds On the Way
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has authorized the Bureau of Internal Revenue to pay out an additional $11 million in income tax refunds to tax filers in the territory this week.
Bryan Signs Budget and Bills, with Some Reservations
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed a slew of bills into law Tuesday, including the Fiscal Year 2020 V.I. Government budget bills.
St. John Schools, Offices Closed, Flash Flood Watch Wednesday
Tropical Storm Karen did relatively little damage Tuesday but there are isolated power outages, St. John ferries won't start until noon and more rain is on the way, administration officials said at a 6:30 a.m. press conference Wednesday.
Gov. Bryan: No Impact Expected From Hurricane Jerry
Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. said Thursday updates from national and regional experts show “more good news,” with Hurricane Jerry expected to have minimal to no impact on the territory as it passes by late Friday and into Saturday.
Pace of Recovery Picking Up as USVI Braces for New Storm
Richard Motta, director of Communications for the governor, opened a news conference Monday with information about an area of disturbance the National Hurricane Center is watching for possible development later this week.
Pre-Election Pay Increases Being Processed
The V.I. government is processing pay increases negotiated in collective bargaining agreements with several departments and agencies, Government House announced Friday.
Bryan Calls for Tighter Laws in Response to Continuing Violence
The V.I. Police Department will will step up enforcement of all laws big and small in an effort to curb violence in the territory, and Gov. Albert Bryan urged changes to permitting rules, passage of a loitering laws and stricter bail rules.
DHS Faces ‘Medicaid Cliff’
One of the most significant threats to the Department of Human Services and residents of the territory is the Medicaid “fiscal cliff” on Oct....
Bryan Nominates 4 to Seats on Cannabis Advisory Board
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated four people to take seats on the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board, which is charged with creating the regulations and policies governing the medical marijuana industry in the territory.