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“Contributing today for a better tomorrow” 
Press Release 
For Immediate Release 
Date: 
Monday, December 1, 2025 
Angel Dawson, Jr. 
Administrator 
Bus.: 340.776.7703 • Fax: 340.776.4499 
GERS ISSUES RETIREE BONUS PAYMENT 
GERS Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. is pleased to announce that the Annual Virgin Islands Lottery Bonus 
payments have been processed and will be issued to 7,669 eligible retirees by Friday, December 5, 2025. 
Retirees aged 60 and older who have been on the retirement payroll for at least one year, as well as all 
disability annuitants on the payroll for at least one year, are eligible to receive a net bonus payment of 
$231.00 after taxes. 
Administrator Dawson further recognizes and sincerely thanks the Virgin Islands Lottery Executive 
Director, Raymond Williams, and his team for enabling the payment of this annual bonus, as per 
legislation. 
Payments will be issued using the customary method through which retirees receive their annuity 
payments from the Government Employees’ Retirement System. Eligible employees are encouraged to 
check Member Self Service for their bonus details. 
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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM 
OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS