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Novelle E. Francis, Jr.

St. Croix
President

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Novelle E. Francis, Jr.

St. Croix
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Marvin A. Blyden

St. Thomas – St. John
Vice President

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Carla J. Joseph

St. Thomas – St. John
Secretary

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Kenneth L. Gittens

St. Croix
Majority Leader

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Angel Bolques, Jr.

Senator at Large

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Diane T. Capehart

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Samuel %22Sam%22 Carrión

St. Croix

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Dwayne M. Degraff

St. Thomas – St. John

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Alma Francis Heyliger

St. Thomas – St. John

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Donna A. Frett-Gregory

St. Thomas – St. John

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Ray Fonseca

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Javan E. James, Sr.

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Marise C. James

St. Croix

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Franklin D. Johnson

St. Croix

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Milton E. Potter

St. Thomas

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Calendar

2023 September

Week 4

Mon 28
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Press Releases

LAWMAKERS VET ST. CROIX REZONINGS 

LAWMAKERS VET ST. CROIX REZONINGS 

Sep 21, 2023

ST. CROIX – The Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive testimony on rezoning requests for the island of St. Croix. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of...

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COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEASES AND BUDGET BILLS

COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEASES AND BUDGET BILLS

Sep 20, 2023

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved lease agreements between the Government of the Virgin Islands and various businesses on the island of St. Thomas....

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