ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for a bill relating to the foreclosure of the Liens Upon...
Month: October 2023
COMMITTEE ADVANCES BOARD NOMINATIONS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, under the leadership of Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony considering the nominations of Clement “Cain” Magras to the Virgin Islands Public...
BILLS HONORING OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS MYRON CORBETT, DR. ALFRED HEATH, AND ALIYAH BOSTON ADVANCES
BILLS HONORING OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS MYRON CORBETT, DR. ALFRED HEATH, AND ALIYAH BOSTON ADVANCES ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES UPDATE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
ST. THOMAS - Convening at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, under the leadership of Senator Marvin A. Blyden, received an update on the VI Slice Program....
Statement from Senate President Francis on Passing of VIFEMS Director Daryl “Mousey” George, Sr.
Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. today issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Daryl “Mousey” George, Sr., the Director of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Management Services: “Mousey’s passing is a huge loss to the public safety...
Body of Former Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen to Lay in State at the Legislature of the Virgin Islands
St. Croix—Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., announced today that the body of former Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen will lie in state on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Legislature on St. Croix. The former senator, who was affectionately known as “Chucky,”...
LAWMAKERS APPROVED BILL THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, BILL TO MANDATE EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK, AND THE REAL CRIME CENTER CENTRALIZED DATA SYSTEM HELD IN COMMITTEE
LAWMAKERS APPROVED BILL THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, BILL TO MANDATES EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK, AND THE REAL CRIME CENTER CENTRALIZED DATA SYSTEM HELD IN COMMITTEE ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety chaired...
Sen. Francis Extends Condolences to the Family of Former Senator Lloyd L. Williams
Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. today offered his deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Senator Lloyd L. Williams on behalf of the members of the 35th Legislature. “Mr. Williams will be remembered for his committed service to the...
THE 175TH EMANCIPATION COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PUERTO RICO COMMITTEE SHARES UPDATES
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, chaired by Senator Angel Bolques, L. Bolques, Jr., convened a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Room. The 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee, the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico...
BILL TO ESTABLISH MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE REVOLVING FUND ADVANCES, LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON KIDNEY DIALYSIS IN THE TERRITORY
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Room. Senators voted in the affirmative for Bill No. 35-0119- An Act amending Title 19 Virgin Islands Code...
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SHARE UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SHARE UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden,...
35th Legislature mourns the loss of former Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen
Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr, today offered his deepest condolences to Mr. Esdel Hansen and the family, friends and colleagues of former Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen on behalf of the members of the 35th Legislature. Francis said Hansen will be remembered...