VIRGIN ISLANDS LEGISLATURE ADVANCES KEY MEASURES FOR THE GOVERNOR’S CONSIDERATION ST. THOMAS- The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, under the leadership of Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in Legislative Session at the Capitol Building....
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THE JUDICIARY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE OFFICE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INSPECTOR GENERAL DEFENDS FY 2025 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capital Building. The Judiciary of the Virgin Islands (branch) and the Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General (VIIG)...
WTJX AND THE V.I. CASINO COMMISSIONS PRESENT FY 2025 BUDGET
WTJX AND THE V.I. CASINO COMMISSIONS PRESENT FY 2025 BUDGET ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capital Building. The Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY SHARES UPDATE; LAWMAKERS BRIEFED ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND & WATER USE PLAN
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY SHARES UPDATE; LAWMAKERS BRIEFED ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND & WATER USE PLAN ST. THOMAS – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Planning, chaired by...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION SHARES THE PROPOSED FY 2025 BUDGET, TWO LEASE AGREEMENTS FORWARDED
St. Thomas- Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriation, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. The Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission (VITCC) officials testified on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025...
THE V.I. HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, LEGAL SERVICES OF THE V.I., AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS/OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATION SHARE FY 2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
St. Thomas – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriation, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA), the Legal Services of the Virgin...
35TH LEGISLATURE HOSTS PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY
35TH LEGISLATURE HOSTS PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY TO POSTHOMOUSLY HONOR WAYNE “FACTS MAN” ADAMS, BENBURIN “BENNY” STEPHANS, AND FORMER SENATOR HORACE CALLWOOD, SR. St. Thomas – Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., held a Perma...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL GUARD DEFENDS FY 2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
St. Thomas – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriation, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) and the Virgin Islands National Guard...
NOMINATION OF JAMILA CHRISTOPHER FAILED IN COMMITTEE, SENATORS APPROVED SEVERAL MEASURES
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers voted down the governor's nomination. However, senators voted and approved several bills. These...
35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS HOST PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth. Today’s honorees were Reverend Dr. George E. Phillips, The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School 50th Anniversary...
BILL TO CURTAIL THE NON-CONSENSUAL DISTRIBUTION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGES FORWARDED, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SHARES UPDATE
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for a bill relating to the...
BILLS TO ESTABLISH MARITIME SCHOLARSHIP AND TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted and approved two bills regarding scholarships for students pursuing a career in the...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON PUBLIC SAFETY ON ST. JOHN
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON PUBLIC SAFETY ON ST. JOHN ST. JOHN – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room. This is the...
COMMITTEE APPROVES NOMINATIONS OF MAURICE K. MUIA AND MAY A. CORNWELL; BILLS HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL LEAYLE GERARD GALIBER AND AUTOMATIC EXPUNGEMENT OF ARREST RECORDS ADVANCES
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers voted and approved the governor’s nominations and two bills. The measures were thoroughly vetted...
BILLS HONORING THE LATE VIGGO E. SEWER AND BERNICE ALMA TURNBULL ADVANCES, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHARES UPDATE
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Senator Carla Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted and approved several measures regarding posthumously honoring Viggo E. Sewer and commending Mrs. Bernice...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON THE 71ST CRUCIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers were updated on the 71st Crucian Christmas Festival safety,...
BILLS APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE PAUL E. JOSEPH STADIUM, FUNDS TO DREDGE THE CHARLOTTE AMALIE HARBOR, AND TO PROVIDE BOTTLED WATER TO ST. CROIX RESIDENTS FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted and approved three bills regarding appropriating funds for the construction of...
BILL REGARDING FORECLOSURE OF LIENS UPON REAL PROPERTY ADVANCES; BILLS TO ESTABLISH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BEAUTIFICATION TAX CREDIT AND VIWMA BEAUTIFICATION PURPOSES HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for a bill relating to the foreclosure of the Liens Upon...
BILLS HONORING OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS MYRON CORBETT, DR. ALFRED HEATH, AND ALIYAH BOSTON ADVANCES
BILLS HONORING OUTSTANDING VIRGIN ISLANDERS MYRON CORBETT, DR. ALFRED HEATH, AND ALIYAH BOSTON ADVANCES ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator...
LAWMAKERS APPROVED BILL THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, BILL TO MANDATE EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK, AND THE REAL CRIME CENTER CENTRALIZED DATA SYSTEM HELD IN COMMITTEE
LAWMAKERS APPROVED BILL THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, BILL TO MANDATES EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK, AND THE REAL CRIME CENTER CENTRALIZED DATA SYSTEM HELD IN COMMITTEE ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety chaired...
THE 175TH EMANCIPATION COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PUERTO RICO COMMITTEE SHARES UPDATES
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, chaired by Senator Angel Bolques, L. Bolques, Jr., convened a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Room. The 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee, the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico...
BILL TO ESTABLISH MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE REVOLVING FUND ADVANCES, LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON KIDNEY DIALYSIS IN THE TERRITORY
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature’s Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Room. Senators voted in the affirmative for Bill No. 35-0119- An Act amending Title 19 Virgin Islands Code...
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SHARE UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY SHARE UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden,...
ST. THOMAS TAXICAB MEN AND WOMEN SHARE GRIEVANCES AT TOWN HALL MEETING
ST. THOMAS TAXICAB MEN AND WOMEN SHARE GRIEVANCES ST. THOMAS- The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, hosted the second in a series of town hall...
BILLS HONORING RALPH A. DECHABERT AND THE LATE POLICE LIEUTENANT MELBOURNE CLARKE ADVANCES
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for two measures honoring...
SENATE VETS FY2024 HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT RENEWALS
ST. THOMAS – Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., led the 35th Legislature's members as they convened in the Committee of the Whole at the Capitol Building. Legislators received testimony from a bill that authorizes five group health insurance contract...
THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATIONS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHARES UPDATE ON OPERATIONS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers from the Office of Cannabis Regulations (OCR) and the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture...
SENATE APPROVES APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS AND LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Senators voted in the affirmative on the proposed Fiscal...
BILLS TO IMPROVE THE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY AND LIMITING SUSPENSION FOR EARLY EDUCATION STUDENTS FORWARDED,
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted and approved three bills and two of the governor’s nominations. All approved items on the agenda...
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Senators received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year...
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION DEFENDED THE FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Senators received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024...
THE SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THE FREDERIKSTED HEALTH CARE INC., AND THE ST. THOMAS EAST END MEDICAL CORPORATION JUSTIFYS FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL DEFENDS THE FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Policymakers received testimony regarding the proposed Fiscal Year...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ENERGY OFFICE, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BOARD OF NURSE LICENSURE DEFENDS THE FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Senators were informed of the proposed Fiscal...
CARIBBEAN KIDNEY CENTER AT RISK OF CLOSING, ST. THOMAS EAST END CENTER CORPORATION AND THE HERBERT GRIGG HOME FOR THE AGED SHARES UPDATE ON OPERATIONS
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Health and Hospitals, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers were updated on the status of operations by the Caribbean Kidney Center (CKC) and the St. Thomas East End Center Corporation...
SENATE HOLDS BILL FOR LAND SWAP ON ST. JOHN, VOTES TO FORWARD OTHER MEASURES
ST. THOMAS – Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in Legislative Session at the Capitol Building. Policymakers voted to hold in committee Bill No. 35-0112, regarding the proposed land exchange of Whistling...
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY SHARES FY 2024 BUDGET
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY SHARES FY 2024 BUDGET ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Committee on Budget,...
NOMINATION FOR COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT ADVANCES, APPROVED BILLS FORWARDED TO THE FULL BODY
ST. THOMASâ€â€Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted and approved several measures, including the governor’s nomination. All approved items on the...
LEGISLATORS DISCUSS LAND SWAP ON ST. JOHN AND THE JULIUS SPRAUVE SCHOOL
ST. JOHN - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. convened in a meeting at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room. Senators received testimony on the land exchange between the Government of the Virgin Islands...
BILL TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL DISH AND DESSERT ADVANCES, SENATORS UPDATED ON YOUTH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
ST. JOHN – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Annex. Lawmakers advanced a bill to establish an official dish and dessert for the Territory....
SENATORS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF THE RT PARK AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RT Park) programs and the...
THE NOMINATIONS, ZONINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS ADVANCE
ST.THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for several nominations, zonings, resolutions, and bills. All approved items on the agenda...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER FY 2024 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, THE V.I. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE V.I. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOARD
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett Gregory began budget hearings at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers received testimony on the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the Government of...
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY OFFICIALS INFORM SENATORS OF THE STATUS OF OPERATIONS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Health and Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Health Industry briefed lawmakers on the status of operations. The Virgin Islands Department...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION SHARES AN UPDATE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVES SEVERAL MEASURESÂÂ
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers were updated on the status of the Taxicab Commission (VITCC) regarding...
THE AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATION
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., hosted the African Liberation Day Celebration Ceremony at the Capitol Building. The event was held in recognition of Act 5473, which proclaims the third week of May as...