The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All approved items on today’s agenda will be forwarded to the Committee on Rules and...
Month: April 2023
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS RESOLUTIONS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM LOTTERY
Senate President Francis Statement on the Passing of Judge Eileen R. Petersen
Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., President of the 35th Legislature released the following statement today following the passing of the Honorable Eileen R. Petersen: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable Eileen R. Petersen. I was...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON STATUS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE TERRITORY, RECIEVES PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received telecommunications update on status and future of provider operations and services,...
LAWMAKERS HONOR “PUPA KELLY†IN PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. hosted a Perma Plaque ceremony at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Today’s honoree was Kelly “Pupa Kelly†Charleswell, Sr....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DSPR AND AARP VIRGIN ISLANDS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates regarding the progress and challenges of the Department of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, led by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The committee received overview testimony from the Office of Highway Safety, in...
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHARES UPDATE ON OPERATIONS
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture shared updates on the status of...
NOMINATIONS, LEASES, ZONINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for several bills, including the governor’s requests, leases, zonings, resolutions,...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. Convened Wednesday, in a special session, called by Governor Albert Bryan. Pursuant to Section 7 (a) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended for the...
BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES
ST. THOMASâ€â€Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, met today in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. Members of the Committee voted favorably for several measures, including Bill No....