Senator Carla Joseph expressed thanks to Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., for signing into law Bill No. 36-0061, now Act 9049, a measure aimed at strengthening the University of the Virgin Islands’ ability to augment the recruitment of experienced faculty and technical personnel.
Senator Carla Joseph commented, “Today is a great day for the University of the Virgin Islands and its history of providing excellent service in higher education in the USVI and the wider Caribbean Region.” She added, “The University is now able to expand its reach in tapping a wealth of knowledge, experience, and specialized skills from retired government workers in developing students and strengthening operations at the university.”
The incentive provided through the enacted law allows retirees who are receiving an annuity from the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) to continue receiving their pension and now enroll in a separate, alternative UVI pension system to supplement their retirement.
Dr. Safiya George, President of UVI, spoke in favor of the law and stressed how important it is for employee well-being and institutional growth.
Senator Joseph said, “This is a win for the University because it can hire experienced faculty and other technical professionals who are needed to provide important services. It is also a win for experienced professionals to benefit as they help build our workforce,” she concluded.
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