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NEWS RELEASE 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2019 
For immediate release 
 
 
 
  
 
USVIEDA welcomes 3 new board members appointed by 
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. 
 
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – March 7, 2019 The U.S. 
Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) is pleased to announce 
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s three new appointments to the USVIEDA Board of 
Directors: Labor Commissioner Designee Gary Molloy; Agriculture Commissioner 
Designee Positive Nelson; and Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor, Kevin 
Rodriquez. 
In accordance with Title 29, Chapter 21 Section 1102(a) of the Virgin Islands Code, 
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. appointed the USVIEDA Board members who will serve by 
virtue of their position and at the pleasure of the Governor.  
USVIEDA is a semi-autonomous government organization responsible for promoting 
economic growth, job creation, and wealth generation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
America’s Business Paradise.  Its four (4) major divisions are the Economic 
Development Commission, Enterprise Zone Commission, Economic Development Park 
Corporation, and the Economic Development Bank.  
“We are very excited to welcome three new Board members to the USVIEDA as it 
promotes economic opportunity and prosperity throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands,” says 
USVIEDA Board Chair José A. Penn.  “We look forward to working with these leaders 
as we continue to advance programs designed to improve the economic well-being of 
our residents.” 
About the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority:  The U.S. Virgin Islands 
Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) is a semi-autonomous governmental instrumentality [of the 
Government of the Virgin Islands] that was created on February 1, 2001.  It is responsible for the 
promotion and enhancement of economic development of the United States Virgin Islands. The USVIEDA 
assumes, integrates and unifies the functions of these four entities:  Economic Development Commission, 
Virgin Islands Economic Development Park Corporation, Economic Development Bank and the 
 
 
Enterprise Zone Commission.  The USVIEDA accomplishes its mission by attracting multi-national 
investors to the Territory to establish or relocate their business in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  It also provides 
financial assistance for new and existing small to medium-sized businesses in the Territory and assists 
V.I. residents and business owners with rehabilitating their properties located in blighted and distressed 
areas that were once vibrant economic centers of activity in the Territory. Learn more about the USVIEDA 
at www.usvieda.org or send an email to info@usvieda.org.