ST. THOMAS – The 36th Legislature of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to officially organize the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. Lawmakers met to consider...
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36th Legislature Swearing-in Schedule of Events
ST. THOMAS – The Senators-elect of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands invite the community to participate in the swearing-in events scheduled across the Territory next week. • Sunday, January 12, 2025 An Ecumenical Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Cruz...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ZONINGS, DISCUSS DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE LAND AND WATER USE PLAN
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on zoning requests as well as to discuss the draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use plan. Senators cannot...
COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider nominations and bills. Approved items on today’s agenda will be sent to the full body at the next scheduled...
Proposed Officers and Chairpersons of the 36th Legislature announced
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – December 10, 2024 – The incoming members of the 36th Legislature are pleased to announce the proposed officers and chairpersons for the body’s various committees, marking a significant step toward advancing the territory’s legislative...
COMMITTEE HEARS MEASURES FOR AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT, PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM, AND TERRITORIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be sent to the Committee on Rules...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved two nominees, four leases and fourteen bills. The body...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MEASURES HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee considered measures honoring and commending Virgin Islanders....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM PORT AUTHORITY AND SUMMERS END GROUP, CONSIDERS REESTABLISHMENT OF HARBOR NIGHTS
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Javan E. James, Sr., met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Virgin Islands Port Authority, considered a...
LAWMAKERS HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDERS IN PERMA PLAQUE AND ROAD NAMING CEREMONY
ST. CROIX – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. hosted a Perma Plaque and road naming ceremony at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. In his opening remarks, Senate President Novelle E....
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DLCA
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered measures honoring...
LAWMAKERS EXTEND STATE OF EMERGENCY, ALLOW OPERATION OF CRUISE SHIP CASINOS WHILE DOCKED IN ST. CROIX, APPROVE LEASES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered an extension of the Governor’s State of Emergency, a...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, CZM PERMITS, REZONINGS, AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved various nominees, coastal zone management permit and rezonings,...
COMMITTEE APPROVES FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET BILLS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to consider budget bills for Fiscal Year 2025. Approved items will be forwarded to the full body at the next scheduled Legislative...
LAWMAKERS VET MEASURES TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDERS, CHANGE NAME OF TAXICAB COMMISSION AND DUTIES, CHANGE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN THE TERRITORY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered various measures honoring Virgin Islanders, a measure changing the name of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF HORSE RACING, UPDATED ON SPORT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE TERRITORY
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Committee heard testimonies and updates concerning the current...
Sen. Francis Extends Condolences to the Family of Former Senator and Police Commissioner Milton Frett
Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. today offered his deepest condolences to the family,friends and former colleagues of former Senator and Virgin Islands Police Commissioner MiltonA. “Bull” Frett on behalf of the members of the 35th Legislature. “Mr. Frett will...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES STATUS UPDATE ON OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATION, CONSIDERS CANNABIS USE BILL
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a status update on the overall status of the USVI Office of Cannabis Regulations,...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES STATUS UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RECEIVES UPDATE ON EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM EDC
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a status update from the Virgin Islands Department of...
LAWMAKERS RECEIVE FY 2025 BUDGET CLOSE OUT TESTIMONY, RECEIVE GERS STATUS UPDATE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to receive closeout testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY 2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
COMMITTEE VETS BOARD AND COMMISSION NOMINEES
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations to various boards and commissions. Lawmakers approved the following board nominations:...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM TO EXPEDITE UPDATES OF VI CODE
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee held its Inaugural Legislative Symposium to discuss proposed changes to the Virgin Islands Code. The purpose...
LAWMAKERS RECEIVE TESTIMONY CONCERNING WITHDRAWAL OF PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE TERRITORY, APPROVE SEVERAL MEASURES
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened into Regular Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers first convened into the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony...
LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
Legislature to Close Due to Inclement Weather
St. Thomas—Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands will close at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The storm is expected to start affecting the Virgin Islands early Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday,...
MEDIA ADVISORY
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands will hold a press conference concerning its participation at the 39th N.O.B.E.L. Women’s Annual Legislative Conference. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:30AM, at the Westin Frenchman’s...
LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LOCAL FOOD AND FARM COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS BOARD, AND LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR JUAN F. LUIS HOSPITAL, FREDERIKSTED HEALTH CARE
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Vice Chairman, Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Governor...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND ST. THOMAS EAST END MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Schneider...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of...
COMMITTEE VETS NOMINEES, BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider nominations, bills, and resolutions. Approved items on today’s agenda will be forwarded to the full body at the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE TERRITORIAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for Government of the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BOARD OF EDUCATION, CAREER AND TECHNICAL BOARD, AND SPORTS, PARKS AND RECREATION
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Virgin Islands...
COMMITTEE VETS MEASURES HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection, under the leadership of Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony concerning various measures to honor...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OFFICE OF COLLECTIVE BARGANING, AND DIVISION OF PERSONNEL
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM PUBLIC WORKS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DPNR AND TOURISM
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, REZONINGS, LEASES, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr, convened into Regular Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee first dissolved into Committee of the Whole to hear a measure to...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM ENERGY OFFICE, PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION, AND BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Virgin...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM BIT, ELECTION SYSTEMS, AND BOARD OF ELECTIONS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Virgin...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Virgin Islands of the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON EDUCATION DATA, VETS INSURANCE FUND TRANSFER BILL
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received an update from the Virgin Islands Department of...
LAWMAKERS VET LEASES, VIFEMS AND VITEMA DEFEND FY2025 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted leases for the island of St. Thomas. Additionally, testimony was taken on the...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS AND BILLS
ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Board of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS AND ST. JOHN CELEBRATION
ST. JOHN – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, led by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens met in the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a hurricane preparedness update, including...
LAWMAKERS RECEIVE FY2024 MID YEAR REVIEW AND AN OVERVIEW OF FY2025 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Government’s Financial Team, on the FY 2024 mid-year review of...
COMMITTEE PASSES MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS BILL, RECEIVES UPDATE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE TERRITORY
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to consider a measure to increase access to behavioral health services....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DPNR AND EDUCATION
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Infrastructure, led by Senator Milton E. Potter met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources concerning the replacement of...
LAWMAKERS VET LEASES
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted lease agreements for the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. Items on today’s...
LAWMAKERS RECEIVE UPDATE FROM EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a status update from various education...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS EMERGENCY SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened Thursday in an emergency session. Pursuant to Chapter 5, Rule 501(e) of the Legislature, the emergency session had been called to address the financial...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE CONCERNING FINANCIAL STATUS OF WAPA
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. held a press conference to address the State of Emergency announced by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. concerning the financial status of WAPA, and the collective...
35th Legislature of The Virgin Islands to Convene Emergency Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance Hearing and Legislative Session Next Week to Address WAPA’s Current Financial Predicament
Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. and Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, Chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance (“Finance Committee”) announced today there will be an emergency meeting of the Finance Committee and an emergency Legislative...
LAWMAKERS VET ST. THOMAS- ST. JOHN REZONINGS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to receive testimony on rezoning requests for the islands of St. Thomas and St. John. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee...
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS NEXT GENERATION NETWORK SHARES FINANCIAL STATUS
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. The Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN) shared a financial update. Separately, lawmakers...
LAWMAKERS HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDERS IN PERMAPLAQUE CEREMONY
ST. CROIX – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. hosted a Perma Plaque ceremony at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr voiced the importance of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL SAFETY UPDATE
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Homeland Security,Justice, and Public Safety, led by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens met in the Earle B. OttleyLegislative Hall on Thursday. Lawmakers received an overview of safety and security...
COMMITTEE VETS BILL HONORING VAUGHN “AKAE BEKA” BENJAMIN
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers met to consider Bill No....
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, REZONINGS, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved nominees to various boards and departments. Additionally,...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND LEASES
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations, bills, resolutions, and leases. The approved...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, LEASES, AND BILLS
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations, leases, and bills. The approved items on today’s agenda will...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILL TO RESTRUCTURE DIVISION OF FESTIVALS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM CANNABIS REGULATION
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, Sr. met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered a measure to restructure the Division of Festivals leadership. The Committee considered...
COMMITTEE VETS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK BILL, RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGENCY UPDATE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered a measure concerning criminal records checks in the employment application process....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FROM WICO, VETS GERS MEASURE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met Tuesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the West Indian Company Limited concerning its financial...
COMMITTEE VETS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, BILL MANDATING MINIMUM DEFAULT CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT
ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to consider bills to rename a St....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates on the condition of school facilities throughout the territory, particularly...
COMMITTEE VETS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BILL, TERRITORIAL KIDNEY DISEASE AND DIABETES REGISTRY BILL.
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered measures to increase access to behavioral health services and to...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS CZM AND ZONING REQUESTS, UPDATED ON STREET ADDRESSING PROGRAM
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. Lawmakers considered a minor CZM permit and zoning requests. Additionally, an update was...
COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO ADOPT NATIONAL BUILDING CODES, HOLDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION BILL IN COMMITTEE
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. Lawmakers considered measures to adopt nationally recognized building codes, as well as another to...
COMMITTEE HEARS TESTIMONY REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATION CHALLENGES
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden convened, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates concerning...
LEGISLATURE HOSTS STATE OF THE TERRITORY ADDRESS
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular session to receive the 6th State of the Territory Address from the Honorable Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The annual address is mandated by the...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS LEASES, RECEIVES TERRITORIAL FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered lease agreements and received testimony from the Government’s Financial...
COMMITTEE HONORS LT COLONEL LEAYLE GALIBER, VETS PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP ACT, HEARS TAXICAB COMMISSION CONCERNS
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Frits E. Lawetz Conference Room. Lawmakers heard testimony concerning a measure honoring...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, BILLS, AND RESOLUTIONS
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Diane T. Capehart, met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers considered nominations, legislative measures, and resolutions. Approved items on Thursday’s agenda will...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS TRADE NAME RENEWAL BILL AND MEASURE HONORING CORPORAL KENDALL GEORGE
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee heard testimony concerning legislative...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON CHILDRENS MUSEUMS, DISABILTY COMPLIANCE
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Committee heard testimonies and updates focusing on Children’s...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES REGARDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE TERRITORY, STATUS OF SCHOOLS, HEARS UNITED STEEL WORKERS UNION ISSUES
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received an update regarding the status of various workforce development...
COMMITTEE FORWARDS BILLS TO ESTABLISH AUXILIARY UNIT UNDER VITEMA, REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR IT PERSONNEL, ESTABLISH REAL CRIME CENTER, RECEIVES UPDATE ON ST. JOHN PUBLIC SAFETY
ST. JOHN – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, under the leadership of Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony concerning a legislative measure to establish...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF REBUILD PROJECTS IN THE TERRITORY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning, under the leadership of Senator Milton E. Potter convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update on the current status of the Virgin Islands’ disaster recovery...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, under the leadership of Senator Ray Fonseca convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Department of Human Services on all related programs or divisions...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES BOARD NOMINATIONS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, under the leadership of Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony considering the nominations of Clement “Cain” Magras to the Virgin Islands Public...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES UPDATE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
ST. THOMAS - Convening at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, under the leadership of Senator Marvin A. Blyden, received an update on the VI Slice Program....
LAWMAKERS VET NOMINATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE MEASURES
ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Diane T. Capehart, met at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider nominations for the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission and considered...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, REZONINGS, BILLS, AND 2024EXECUTIVE BUDGET IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved nominees to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority...
LAWMAKERS VET ST. CROIX REZONINGS
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...
COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEASES AND BUDGET BILLS
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....
LAWMAKERS REJECT REZONINGS, PASS ST. JOHN LAND SWAP
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr, convened into Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on rezoning requests in St. Thomas. Lawmakers then rose into Legislative Session to act on these...
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, under the leadership of Kenneth L. Gittens, convened Tuesday in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee heard updates from the Virgin Islands Bureau...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES UPDATES ON WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WAPA PROJECTS AND FUNDING
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning, under the leadership of Senator Milton E. Potter convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority...
COMMITTEE RECIEVES FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET CLOSE OUT TESTIMONY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory convened in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to receive close out testimony concerning the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS TRI ISLAND HOUSING TOWN HALL
ST. THOMAS – Convening simultaneously at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room on St. John, and the Fritz E. Lawaetz Conference Room on St. Croix, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands held a tri-island town hall...
APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS CONSIDERED, PORT AUTHORITY AND LEGISLATURE DEFEND FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Convening in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory considered appropriation transfers and budget requests for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024...
UPDATE ON HOUSING AUTHORITY’S 2024 ANNUAL PLAN SHARED
ST. THOMAS - Convening at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, under the leadership of Senator Marvin A. Blyden, received an early update from the Virgin Islands Housing Authority regarding its 2024...
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, ELECTION SYSTEMS, AND BMV DEFEND FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
PUBLIC WORKS, WASTE MANAGEMENT DEFEND 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 Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall regarding the proposed Fiscal Year...
UVI, UVI TECH PARK, AND BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEFEND 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 Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall regarding the proposed Fiscal Year...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES STATUS UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION, VETS SCHOOL SUSPENSION LIMITS BILL
ST. CROIX – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James met at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a status update from the...
VI PUBLIC BRODCASTING SYSTEM, VI LOTTERY, AND CASINO CONTROL COMMISSION DEFEND FY 2024 BUDGET
ST. CROIX – 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 Legislative Conference Room regarding the proposed...