SENATE VETS SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS, ADDRESSES CHALLENGES IN DATA COLLECTION AND PROGRAM FUNDING ST. CROIX – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz...
Month: August 2024
SENATE VETS SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS, ADDRESSES CHALLENGES IN DATA COLLECTION AND PROGRAM FUNDING
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY 2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON THE STATUS ON HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, convened in the Capitol Building. Officials from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) shared an update on the status of the housing...
COMMITTEE VETS BOARD AND COMMISSION NOMINEES
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations to various boards and commissions. Lawmakers approved the following board nominations:...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM TO EXPEDITE UPDATES OF VI CODE
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee held its Inaugural Legislative Symposium to discuss proposed changes to the Virgin Islands Code. The purpose...
LAWMAKERS RECEIVE TESTIMONY CONCERNING WITHDRAWAL OF PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE TERRITORY, APPROVE SEVERAL MEASURESÂ
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened into Regular Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers first convened into the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony...
LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEÂ
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
Legislature to Close Due to Inclement WeatherÂ
St. Thomas—Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands will close at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The storm is expected to start affecting the Virgin Islands early Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday,...
MEDIA ADVISORY
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands will hold a press conference concerning its participation at the 39th N.O.B.E.L. Women’s Annual Legislative Conference. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:30AM, at the Westin Frenchman’s...
LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LOCAL FOOD AND FARM COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHÂ
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...