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Governor Albert Bryan will deliver the final State of the Territory Address of his first term in office tonight, and you can expect the governor to talk about many things, including what he considers successes along with future goals. You can also expect one or two big announcements, the Consortium has learned.
The Consortium will carry the livestream on our website and Facebook page. It starts at 7:00 p.m. and will also be shown on Viya’s Channel 26 and 27 on Viya, WTJX Channel 12 on Viya and Dish; on radio at 91.9FM, 93.1FM, 107.9FM and 970AM, 1620AM, 103.5FM, 90.7FM (St. Kitts); on the internet livestream at www.legvi.org, and via social media platforms such as USVI Legislature on Facebook and YouTube.
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett is hosting a Pen and Pad with local reporters to discuss her thoughts on the State of the Territory, upcoming ideas, and plans for the 2022 legislative year and other issues pertinent to the Virgin Islands, according to a media invite. The media pen and pad will be held immediately following Mr. Bryan's address.
Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory said she expects to hear the governor speak on matters currently affecting the territory. “I am looking forward to hearing plans surrounding education, the economy, infrastructure, ongoing recovery efforts and improvements to our healthcare system," she said.
Senator Kenneth Gittens echoed those sentiments while adding further expectations. "I expect to hear him speak on a number of issues and solutions relative to pandemic response, healthcare, education and economic growth. I expect the governor will share the status of progress on major capital projects spurring economic activity for our territory.
"I have introduced legislation to get the ball rolling relative to Premium Pay for so many of our hardworking essential workers, but I expect the governor to reveal more of the detail on his plans on this and what residents should expect. I believe he will share with us solid plans for Education and specifically a plan for the rebuilding of schools that have been damaged by the 2017 hurricanes or those condemned even before then.
"I expect that the governor’s address will include plans for the Department of Human Services and how we will address the rebuild or new construction of a senior home. In that same vein, I expect that he will discuss the government’s plans for the construction of the new addition to Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital.
"I’d like to hear the governor speak on infrastructure improvements and revitalization for Frederiksted and how the administration plans to spend the millions of dollars in federal funds we have been receiving so that those money can benefit the masses in our community," Mr. Gittens said.
