ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered measures honoring...
Month: October 2024
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DLCA
THE 35TH LEGISLATURE HONORS DR. ALFRED O. HEATH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEDICINE AND PHARMACY IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate Vice President Marvin A. Blyden, hosted a Special Ceremony to honor the extraordinary contributions of Dr. Alfred O. Heath, M.D. in the fields of pharmacy and medicine in the U.S....
LAWMAKERS EXTEND STATE OF EMERGENCY, ALLOW OPERATION OF CRUISE SHIP CASINOS WHILE DOCKED IN ST. CROIX, APPROVE LEASES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered an extension of the Governor’s State of Emergency, a...
Relief for Electrical Power is on the Horizon as the Senate’s Rules and Judiciary Committee Approves Several Pieces of Legislation
ST. CROIX – The Senate’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met Thursday, October 10, 2024, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix. Chairwoman Capehart said that today’s meeting bore much significance as the...
THE SENATE REVIEWS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UPDATES AND APPROVES FESTIVAL BILL
THE SENATE REVIEWS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S UPDATES AND APPROVES THE FESTIVAL BILL ST. CROIX- The Committee on Economic, Development, and Agriculture chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Virgin...
KEY LEASE AGREEMENTS, LEASE AMENDMENTS, AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT GROWTH IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FORWARDED
KEY LEASE AGREEMENTS, LEASE AMENDMENTS, AND CONVEYANCE AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT GROWTH IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FORWARDED ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened at the Capitol Building. The Virgin...
SENATORS REVIEW VIDCOE TESTIMONY, APPROVE TOBBACO AGE BILL, AND RECEIVES UPDATES ON THE CANCER KIMELMAN CANCER INSTITUTE
ST. THOMAS The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened at the Capitol Building to receive testimony regarding the Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence (VIDCOE) and discuss its request for public support....