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USVI Senators pass bill to legalise recreational marijuana
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) has joined a list of 21 states and the District of Columbia that have approved legislation to legalise the adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes. Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr is expected to sign the measure into law, which is already veto-proof with 11 senators voting in favour.
Marijuana legalisation bill in USVI lacks senators' support
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The Committee on the Whole in the US VIrgin Islands (USVI) stands in Recess until December 29, 2022, at 9.30 AM when senators and testifiers will reconvene to discuss changes that may move the cannabis legalisation bill forward.
Today is Election Day in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Today, November 8, 2022, thousands of electors in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) who did not vote early will cast their ballots for candidates in several categories, including gubernatorial, senatorial and delegate to Congress among other public offices.
Easier Customs process, free Wifi for VI residents discussed @ IVIC
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In their first official duty-related meeting in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) since [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) took office, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Dr Wheatley took on a number of issues, including customs procedures affecting citizens of both the US and [British] Virgin Islands, and matters related to improving inter-territory commerce.
USVI Governor heard in unguarded convo before meeting with VI Premier
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- A casual conversation between Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr and Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) regarding the upcoming US Virgin Islands (USVI) elections made for an awkward start to a press event on the Ninth Inter-Virgin Islands Council Meeting.
USVI Gov't signs agreement to build horse racing facility on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr on Thursday, September 15, 2022, signed an agreement with VIGL that clears all remaining obstacles to enable the horse racing management company to begin the reconstruction of the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack on St Croix, Government House has announced.
USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr wins Democratic Primary Election
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Albert A. Bryan Jr and Tregenza A. Roach cruised to victory on Saturday, August 6, 2022, clinching the nomination as the Democratic gubernatorial ticket for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Sargassum: Biden approves Federal State of Emergency for USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- President Joseph R. Biden on Monday, July 25, 2022, approved the Albert A. Bryan administration's request for a federal state of emergency declaration to address the sargassum problem badly affecting St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), with the constant flow of seaweed impacting water production at the [US] VI Water and Power Authority plant in Richmond.
USVI declares Week of Mourning for late Charles W. Turnbull
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has declared a week of mourning in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) following the death on Sunday, July 3, 2022, of former Governor Charles W. Turnbull, the 6th elected governor of the territory who was 87 when he passed while on the US mainland.
USVI Travel Portal to be discontinued June 1, 2022
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The USVI Travel Portal, launched during the Covid-19 pandemic in an attempt to minimise the spread of the virus from individuals entering the US Virgin Islands (USVI), will be discontinued on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr confirmed to the Consortium on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
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