Month: May 2025
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON COMPREHENSIVE LAND & WATER USE PLAN AND DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRESS
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Planning, chaired by Senator Marice C. James, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive critical updates on the implementation of the Comprehensive Land and...
SENATORS ADVANCE MEASURES TO REGULATE SOCIAL WORK, STRENGTHEN SANITATION LAWS, AND REVIEW HEAD START PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired Senator Ray Fonseca convened at the Capitol Building to advance measures recognizing the Social Work Industry, establishing the Virgin Islands Board of...
ST. THOMAS, VI– The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted a measure that would limit the salary amount used to commute the service retirement annuity...
TWO RESOLUTIONS HONORING JAMES SASSO AND SONYA HOUGH ADVANCES, BILL TO ESTABLISH VIRGIN ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Avery L. Lewis, convened at the Capitol Building to advance measures recognizing cultural and community contributions in the Virgin...
LEGISLATURE HOSTS AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter hosted the annual African Liberation Day ceremony at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Empress of Ceremonies Felicia Blake reminded the audience that Bill No....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TERRITORY
ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony concerning the status of special education programs in the territory’s schools, to...
LEGISLATURE CONFIRMS THREE NOMINEES AND APPROVES OPIOID PRESCRIPTION REFORM BILL
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Capitol Building and voted favorably on several items, including the confirmation of three gubernatorial nominees: The Honorable Carolyn...