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SUMMARY:Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on the island of St. Thomas. The Committee will receive testimonies concerning Bill No. 35-0232 and status updates from Governmental Agencies: The Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board, the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, and the Virgin Islands Port Authority.\n BLOCK I          10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.\n Bill No. 35-0232 – An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19, section 339a relating to the Division of Festivals by eliminating the assistant directors, increasing the number of directors from one to three, and requiring each director to submit a financial report to the Chairperson of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. \n Invited Testifiers:\nHonorable Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism\nMr. Ian Turnbull, Director, Division of Festival, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism\nMr. Halvor Hart, Assistant Director, St. Thomas Carnival, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism\nMs. Leona Smith, Assistant Director, St. John Celebration, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism\nMr. Shamari Haynes, Assistant Director, St. Croix Festivals, Virgin Islands Department of Tourism\nHonorable Janelle K. Sarauw, Former Senator\nMr. Dean Baptiste (Mean Dean), St. Croix Resident (Entertainer/Band Member)\nMs. Rena Francis, St. Croix Resident, Booth Owner\nMrs. Jacqueline E. Thomas-Eastman, St. Croix Resident, Booth Owner\nMr. Edwin Thomas, St. Croix Resident, Booth Owner\nMr. Samuel Ferdinand, St. Croix Resident, Entertainer (Calypsonian)\n RECESS            12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.\n The Committee will receive an update on the overall status of the USVI Office of Cannabis Regulations, including the implementation of Act 8680 and licensing procedures for the cannabis industry.\nInvited Testifiers:\nDr. Catherine Kean, Chairperson of the Cannabis Advisory Board, Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board\nHonorable Nathalie E. Hodge, Commissioner, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs\nMr. Horace Graham, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs\nMs. Lorraine Fredericks, Director of Business and Administration, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs\n BLOCK III                  2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. \nThe Committee will receive an update on the overall status of the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture.\nInvited Testifier:\nHonorable Dr. Louis Petersen, Commissioner Nominee, Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture\nBLOCK IV              4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. \nThe Committee will receive an overall status from the Virgin Islands Port Authority.\n Invited Testifier:\nMr. Carlton Dowe, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Port Authority\n
URL:https://legvi.org/events/committee-on-economic-development-and-agriculture-10/
ORGANIZER;CN=Senator Javon E. James Sr.:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Economic Development and Agriculture
LOCATION:Charlotte Amalie
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