Month: April 2025
LAWMAKERS APPROVE SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE RENOMINATION AND A NUMBER OF BILLS
ST. CROIX, VI - The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers approved the renomination of a Superior Court Judge and approved other measures. All items on today’s agenda...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAFEGUARDS AGAINST MEASLES, HFMD, INFLUENZA, AND COVID-19
ST. THOMAS, USVI- The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened at the Capitol Building to receive a public health update from the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH). The briefing focused on the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, VETS MEASURES ON GROSS RECEIPTS TAXES, CREDIT AND DEBIT SURCHARGES
ST. CROIX, VI – The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Hubert L. Frederick, convened in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive updates on the state of agriculture in the United States Virgin Islands, including...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIABETES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, HELD THREE BILLS IN COMMITTEE
For Immediate...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
LAWMAKERS APPROVE BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter convened into Regular Legislative Session. Lawmakers considered nominations to various boards...
PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY FORWARDED
PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY FORWARDED ST. CROIX, VI — The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Clifford A. Joseph, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM HOUSING AUTHORITY, STATUS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN TERRITORY
ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications, chaired by Marvin A. Blyden met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony concerning the Virgin Islands Housing Authority’s operational, fiscal, and human...