Month: February 2025
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM JUDICIAL BRANCH, APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES
ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands and vetted nominees to various boards. All nominees were voted...
SENATE ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES AND FUNDING SHORTFALLS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened to address critical healthcare challenges, including staffing shortages, emergency room wait times, Medicaid funding, and the impact of the border crisis on...
COMMITTEE PROBES DLCA, PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT IN INAUGURAL UPDATE HEARING OF THE 36TH LEGISLATURE
ST. THOMAS, VI—The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Avery L. Lewis, met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Lawmakers received an update from the Department of Property and Procurement...
SENATE REVIEWS PROGRESS ON YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES ON ST. JOHN
SENATE REVIEWS PROGRESS ON YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES ON ST. JOHN ST. JOHN — The Committee on Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, chaired by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., convened at the Cleone H. Creque Conference Room to receive updates on the status of the...
LEGISLATORS ASSESS TERRITORY-WIDE DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS
LEGISLATORS ASSESS TERRITORY-WIDE DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS ST. CROIX— The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Planning, chaired by Senator Marise C. James, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to assess the progress of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM GOVERNMENT’S FINANCIAL TEAM, STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the territory’s finances to include...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BUREAU OF SCHOOL MAINTENANCE
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received an update from the Virgin Islands Department of Education concerning funding for education,...
LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE PASSING OF TAX ASSESSOR IRA MILLS
ST. THOMAS – The Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands are saddened by the news of the passing of Tax Assessor Ira Mills. Senate President Milton E. Potter stated, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of yet another Virgin Islands Stalworth. Mr. Mills...