Fish and Fungi Named Official Dish of the USVI as Governor Bryan Acts on 19 Bills
Bryan vetoes three bills including real estate licensing and handgun training bills, approves Lindel A. Williams and Conn J. Davis II to the WMA Board of Directors, and signs the bill into law declaring Tart as the official dessert
2024-07-11 18:03:40 - VI News Staff
Government House announced Thursday that Governor Albert Bryan has acted on 19 bills passed by the 35th Legislature during its session on June 24, vetoing three bills and acknowledging the Legislature’s confirmation of two directors to serve on the Waste Management Authority’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Bryan approved Bill No. 35-0078, establishing "Fish and Fungi" as the official dish of the Virgin Islands and "Tart" as the official dessert. Additionally, he approved Bill No. 35-0117, which relates to the composition, qualifications, terms, and compensation of the members of the Real Estate Commission.
However, Gov. Bryan vetoed Bill No. 35-0193, which pertains to real estate brokers, sales associates, and property managers. In his letter to Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., Bryan noted that while he supports creating uniformity and standards for excellence in the real estate industry, this measure creates an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring property managers. Instead, he has directed the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) to create a new business license category for property managers and to adopt best practice standards for the trade.