St. Thomasâ€â€Members of the 34th Legislature remind Virgin Islanders of the historical significance of Transfer Day as we celebrate 105 years under the American Flag. In January 1917, the United States agreed to purchase the Virgin Islands from a financially...
Month: March 2022
LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES, RESOLUTIONS AND BILLSÂÂ
ST. THOMAS- The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened into regular legislative session on Thursday at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the VI Board of Optometrical...
ANNOUNCEMENT – PASSING OF MRS. YVONNE MILLINER GEORGE-BOWSKY
St. Croix - Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory on behalf of the Members of the 34th Legislature offers condolences on the passing of our beloved Mrs. Yvonne Milliner George-Bowsky. Mrs. Bowsky, an esteemed Educator par excellence and Businesswoman, served the...
RULES COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the VI Board of Optometrical Examiners, The Virgin Islands Casino Control...
COMMITTEE HEARS HORSERACING UPDATES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to received testimony on the proposed settlement agreement with Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands,...
COMMITTEE HEARS HOUSING UPDATES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers to discuss the status of Housing, Housing Opportunities, Home Ownership opportunities, the status...
COMMITTEE HEARS INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure led by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers to receive status updates from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority and the Water...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES TESTIMONY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOLS
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 34-0086, An Act amending Title 17...
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on rezoning map amendment applications. Senators cannot vote on measures in...
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE HEARS INSURANCE BILLS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. All items on the agenda were approved and will be sent to the full body for further consideration. Testimony was...
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS AND STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENSION REQUEST
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on rezoning map amendment applications as well as the request to...
RULES COMMITTEE FORWARDS SEVERAL MEASURES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers and voted in the affirmative for several legislative measures. All approved items on the agenda will be...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES BILL TO MERGE EMS AND FIRE SERVICES
ST. CROIX Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services met at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider Bill No. 34-0101- An Act amending the Virgin Islands Code Title 3 chapters 1 and 15, title 23, chapter 7 and Title...
ATHNIEL C. “ADDIE†OTTLEY ROAD NAMING CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, attended the Athneil C. “Addie†Ottley Road Naming Ceremony held at Crown Bay Center Parking Lot. Ottley served in the 9th, 10th, and 13th Legislatures, and as...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES BILL TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER DATA SYSTEM
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety chaired by Senator Steven D. Payne, Sr., convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on Bill No. 34-0142- An Act amending...