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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH 
G O V E R N M E N T  O F  T H E  U . S .  V I R G I N  I S L A N D S
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2025 
 
SENATOR CARLA JOSEPH 
Chair, Committee on Rules and Judiciary 
36th Legislature, Capital Building 
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802 
 
Dear Senator Joseph: 
 
I highly support Ms. Bernesha Liburd of the Bureau of Economic Research (BER) to serve as a member of the 
Cannabis Advisory Board. Ms. Liburd has been at BER for almost twenty (20) years and has served and performed 
in various roles throughout her employment. She is well-versed in the daily operations of the Bureau and has 
supervised the agency in the absence of the Director. 
 
Ms. Liburd possesses expert knowledge in empirical research, data analysis, and statistical analysis, as well as 
report writing. I am assured that if confirmed, she would effectively draw on her experience and expertise in 
economic data analytics, machine learning, and forecasting, among others, to, along with other members, provide 
timely advice to the Office of Cannabis Regulation, consistent with Board guidelines and regulations. As a 
Millennial (Gen Y), she brings unique values, experiences, and expectations shaped by the historical, social, and 
technological environments in which she grew up, making it important for boards and businesses to understand 
these differences to foster collaboration and productivity in meeting the expectations of industry. 
 
Ms. Liburd has the potential to be an effective leader of entrepreneurial and innovative thinking in the public 
service. She has the capacity and capability to reason independently, creatively understand and resolve issues, 
and advance new approaches in attaining goals and objectives. Her presence on the Board would augur well with 
other members and together create a balance in providing prudent guidance to the Office of Cannabis Regulation 
in executing its mandate. 
 
Again, I highly support Ms. Bernesha Liburd to serve as a member of the Cannabis Advisory Board and stand 
assured that she will be a valuable asset on the Board and in the public service of the United States Virgin Islands 
for years to come. 
 
 
 
Respectfully, 
 
 
Haldane Davies, PhD 
Director, Bureau of Economic Research