35TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ADVANCES KEY NOMINATIONS, ZONING APPROVALS, AND BILLS TO GOVERNOR FOR ACTION ST. THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Legislative Session at the...
Month: December 2024
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ZONINGS, DISCUSS DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE LAND AND WATER USE PLAN
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on zoning requests as well as to discuss the draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use plan. Senators cannot...
WICO HIGHLIGHT’S CRUISE INDUSTRY’S ECONOMIC IMPACT AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES, KEY LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ADVANCES
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, held a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the West Indian Company, Limited provided testimony regarding a financial overview for fiscal...
COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider nominations and bills. Approved items on today’s agenda will be sent to the full body at the next scheduled...
KEY LEGISLATION ON SALVAGE VEHICLE PURCHASER, FIREARM SAFETY, AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT ADVANCES
KEY LEGISLATION ON SALVAGE VEHICLE PURCHASER, FIREARM SAFETY, AND GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT ADVANCES ST. CROIX – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to...
Proposed Officers and Chairpersons of the 36th Legislature announced
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – December 10, 2024 – The incoming members of the 36th Legislature are pleased to announce the proposed officers and chairpersons for the body’s various committees, marking a significant step toward advancing the territory’s legislative...