Oct. 30, 2001 – A town meeting to address concerns about the Government Employees Retirement System will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at Palm Court Harbor View in St. Thomas.
The informational meeting is sponsored by the Association of Concerned Native Virgin Islanders. Government employees, retirees and the general public are invited, according to a release from the association.
A moderated panel of officials and retirees will address the pension fund, present financial instability, and existing or potential legislation with possible adverse effects. Questions and suggestions will be accepted.
Invited panelists include GERS administrator Laurence Bryan, assistant administrator Cecilia Harrigan, chief financial officer Willis Todman, GERS board chairman Carver Farrow and concerned V.I. government retirees.
ACNVI president Zysca L. Williams will extend a welcome. Free hors d'oeuvres will be served.
