Government

HUD Greenlights Amendment; Potential Release of $145M for Infrastructure at WAPA Plants

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October 12, 2023 The U.S. Virgin Islands has taken a major leap towards fortifying its energy infrastructure, with the announcement from Governor Albert Bryan that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has greenlit the V.I. Housing Finance Authority’s Substantial Amendment. The approval signals — but does not confirm — the release of $145 … Read more

Chamber Board Weighs in on Territory-Wide Plan for Abandoned Properties

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Governor Albert Bryan recently unveiled a conservator plan to deal with abandoned and derelict properties in the territory. This is part of a wider anti-crime initiative, said Governor Bryan, which also includes “work[ing] with the neighborhoods to increase lighting, put in parking spaces, put sidewalks, put in intranet — the things that will develop the … Read more

Spring Revenue Estimating Conference Reports Positive Outlook; USVI’s GDP Outperforms Those of Mainland, Other Territories

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Among the highlights: Hotel revenues are up 75%; 1st Quarter 2022 visitors are almost double the same period in 2021; unemployment hits lowest level in years at 7.9%; refinery restart and Marriott’s return expected to provide major additional boost to Government finances U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on March 25 attended the Office of … Read more

Bryan Administration Extends Deadline for Businesses to Apply for Premium Pay for Their Employees to March 31

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Published On March 22, 2022 05:09 AM Ernice Gilbert | March 22, 2022 By GETTY IMAGES The Bryan administration made known Monday that the deadline for private businesses to apply for Premium Pay stimulus for their eligible employees has been extended to March 31. The move follows backlash the administration fielded following a Consortium story which highlighted the … Read more

Governor Bryan meets with FEMA Administrator in Washington

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US VIRGIN ISLANDS— Governor Albert Bryan jr, met with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell while in Washington Friday to discuss the progress of ongoing recovery projects in the Territory. Friday’s meeting continues the ongoing discussion between Governor Bryan and Administrator Criswell on the progress of critical recovery projects funded by FEMA and the pace of the agency’s … Read more

Governor Bryan Travels to National Governors Association Meetings and Discussions with Various Federal Agencies in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is out of the Territory for the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meetings in Washington, D.C., and he also has scheduled meetings with a number of federal agencies. During the NGA conference, Governor Bryan, who is a co-chairman of the NGA’s Community Renewal Task Force with Missouri Governor Mike … Read more