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SUMMARY:Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix., U.S. Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agencies and consideration of the following bills:\nBLOCK I                                                                                                                                 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. \nThe Committee will receive a comprehensive overview from charters being impacted by the BVI’s newly implemented charter vessel licensing fees and all other information pertinent to the discussion, including but not limited to, the following:\n\nHow these new charter fees are impacting their operations\nWhat challenges they are currently facing or anticipate in the near future\nWhat practical solutions, policy adjustments, or forms of support the Legislature can pursue to help\nstabilize and strengthen the marine economy across the Territory\n\nInvited Testifiers:\nMr. Kennon Jones, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association\nMr. Steve Schlosser, Paradise Yacht Management\nMr. Kelvin Bailey, Jr., Virgin Islands Gamefish\nJay Pennington, Waypoints Yacht Charters\nBLOCK II                                                                                                                               11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. \nThe Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Department of Tourism including but not limited to enabling laws, current department challenges, a plan of action to resolve challenges and the following:\n\nPlans for the upcoming carnival season\nWhat to expect from the Division of Festivals\nUpdate on the outcome of the 2025-2026 Crucian Festival\n\nInvited Testifier:\nHonorable Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism\nBLOCK III                                                                                                                              1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. \nBill No. 36-0150        An act honoring and commending Thelma Leona Petersen-Springer, posthumously, for her outstanding community service to the children and the people of the Virgin Islands\nInvited Testifiers:\nMr. Charles Nibbs, Community Activist\nMs. Sheniqua Robinson, Frederiksted Majorette Former Twirler\nBLOCK IV                                                                                                                              2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. \nBill No. 36-0225        A resolution honoring and commending Sharon Maria Williams for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts\nInvited Testifiers:\nMs. Edna Thomas, Retired Educator\nMr. John Abramson, Retired Civil Servant\nHonorable Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism\nHonorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture\nBill No. 36-0226        A resolution honoring and commending Mrs. Janet Brow Phillips for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts to the Virgin Islands community\nInvited Testifiers:\nMs. Mona Barnes, Apostle\nMr. Dennis Brow, Brother\nHonorable Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism\nHonorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture\nMr. Victor Somme, III, Assistant Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Education\nBill No. 36-0227        A resolution honoring and commending the Armstrong Family, long-time owners of Armstrong Ice Cream for their exceptional contributions to the economic growth, cultural heritage, and development of the Virgin Islands\nInvited Testifiers:\nMs. Claire Roker, Retired Civil Servant\nReverend Florence Petersen, Pastor\nHonorable Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism\nHonorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture\n
URL:https://legvi.org/events/committee-on-government-operations-veterans-affairs-and-consumer-protection-31/
ORGANIZER;CN=Senator Avery L. Lewis:MAILTO:senatoraverylewis@legvi.org
CATEGORIES:Government Operations, Consumer Protection and Veterans Affairs
LOCATION:St. Croix
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