05 Feb
Committee on Education and Workforce Development
Wednesday, Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
Jamal Potter
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...
HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE TERRITORIAL PUBLIC DEFENDER, VI LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PERB DEFEND 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...
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, JFL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER DEFEND 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 Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024...
JUDICIARY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, AND HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY DEFEND 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...
DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT, VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING AUTHORITY DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 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 CONSIDERS ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS
ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands' Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph convened at the Fritz E. Lawetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix. Lawmakers considered acts...
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AND LEGAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEFEND 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 regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...
COMMITTEE FORWARDS DISABLED VETERANS DECAL BILL, HOLDS MEDICAL AND GERIATRIC PAROLE BILL IN COMMITTEE, REJECTS EXPECTANT MOTHER PARKING BILL, VOTES TO SUBPOENA DIRECTOR OF CORRECTIONS
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens convened in a meeting on Monday at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The approved item on...
THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TERRITORIAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DEFENDS BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened a meeting regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands at the Capitol Building. Officials...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER BUDGET REQUESTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett Gregory continued Fiscal Year 2024 budget hearings in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers heard testimony...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER BUDGET REQUESTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett Gregory continued Fiscal Year 2024 budget hearings in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers heard testimony...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS
ST. CROIX - Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2024 and 2025 BUDGET OVERVIEWÂÂ
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory began budget hearings. The Committee received testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the...
LAWMAKERS TOUR VIHFA TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES, CO-OPS, AND ST. THOMAS SENIOR COMMUNITIESÂÂ
Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, toured the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Tax Credit Properties, Co-Ops, and St. Thomas Senior Communities. Senators met with Virgin Islands Finance...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES STATUS UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, VI STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, VICTE AND 340 INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAM
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. The Committee received a status update from the Virgin Islands Department of Labor, Virgin Islands State...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH MOCK SESSIONÂÂ
Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Seniors had the opportunity to play the role of a senator for the mock session, which was held by lawmakers as part of Older Americans'...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON STATUS OF HURRICANE SEASON READINESSÂÂ
The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens convened in a meeting on Monday at the Frits E. Lawetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received overview testimony from entities relative to the state of...
COMMITTEE APPROVES NOMINATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers considered the nominations for the Governor’s nominees for Attorney General, the Superior...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON TERRITORIAL HEALTH CARE FACILTIES
The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services led by Senator Ray Fonseca convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. During this hearing, representatives from the Schneider Regional Medical Center, the Myrah Keating Smith Clinic, and the...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS RESOLUTIONS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM LOTTERY
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All approved items on today’s agenda will be forwarded to the Committee on Rules and...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON STATUS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE TERRITORY, RECIEVES PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received telecommunications update on status and future of provider operations and services,...
LAWMAKERS HONOR “PUPA KELLY†IN PERMA PLAQUE CEREMONY
ST. THOMAS – Members of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. hosted a Perma Plaque ceremony at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Today’s honoree was Kelly “Pupa Kelly†Charleswell, Sr....
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DSPR AND AARP VIRGIN ISLANDS
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates regarding the progress and challenges of the Department of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, led by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The committee received overview testimony from the Office of Highway Safety, in...
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 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. Officials from the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture shared updates on the status of...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION
ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. Convened Wednesday, in a special session, called by Governor Albert Bryan. Pursuant to Section 7 (a) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended for the...
LEGISLATURE PRESENTS A TELEVISION TRANSFER DAY PROGRAM
St. Thomas--The Legislature of the Virgin Islands is pleased to present a special program entitled, Transfer Day, a Historical Perspective. During this program, various local historians share and highlight varying perspectives of the day and the event that marks the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL
The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. In Block 1, The Committee received testimony from the Virgin Islands Department of the Education on the status of the...
LEGISLATURE HOSTS GIRL SCOUTS LEADERSHIP DAY AND MOCK SESSION
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands hosted a Girl Scouts Leadership Day Mock Committee of the Whole Hearing at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Girl Scouts, representing lawmakers considered Bill No. 35-00GS, an act to recognize the month of March as Girl...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. In Block 1, the Committee received overview testimony from the Office of the...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of the Whole; however, action will be taken...
LAWMAKERS VET NOMINEE AND BILLS IN RULES & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body at the next Legislative...
LAWMAKERS APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be forwarded to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary for...
LAWMAKERS HONOR EXCEPTIONAL VIRGIN ISLANDERS, CODIFY JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Sen. Carla Joseph convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be sent to the...
LAWMAKERS TOUR JFL NORTH FACILITY
Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca toured the JFL North facility. Doug Koch, the CEO, welcomed senators to the facility. The temporary facility comprises 55,000 square feet of space with 54 patient beds....
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON STATUS OF 175th EMANCIPATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks led by Senator Angel L. Bolques Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received testimony and updates regarding the progress...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, STATUS OF TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURAL PLAN
ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, led by Senator Javan E. James, Sr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. In Block 1, the Committee received an update on the overall status of the...
LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY READINESS FOR SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building to receive testimony regarding the operations, capital projects, and initiatives per...
GOVERNOR DELIVERS STATE OF THE TERRITORY ADDRESS
ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. reconvened into regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The session then recessed to receive the Honorable Governor Albert Bryan...
TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURAL PLAN APPROVED, LEGISLATIVE RULES ADOPTED
The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. reconvened into regular legislative session today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to consider Bill No. 35-0002, a resolution adopting the Rules of the...
THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INFORMS THE PUBLIC THAT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS TO BE ENFORCED FOR THE STATE OF THE TERRITORY
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands wishes to inform the public that all attendees of the 2023 State of the Territory Address are required to be tested forCOVID-19, prior to being seated. The Department of Health will be onsite to test the public who wish to...
35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SWORN IN
ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened into regular legislative session today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers first met to consider Bill No. 35-0001, a resolution organizing...
LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVES SEVERAL MEASURES
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, reconvened in Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The body first returned to the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following: Bill No....
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of the Whole; however, action will be taken...
We Salute and Honor Our Veterans
St. Thomasâ€â€President of the 34th Legislature, Donna A. Frett-Gregory said this Veterans’ Day, we take time to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and to recognize their bravery, commitment, and sacrifices to protect the values and...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF JFL NORTH, HERBERT GRIGG HOME FOR THE AGED, AND SENIOR CARE IN THE TERRITORYÂÂ
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received a status update on JFL North, as well as an update on...
THE FY 2022 APPROPRIATION TRANSFER REQUESTS FOR FIVE DEPARTMENTS MOVES FORWARD
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt Vialet, re-convened out of recess in a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room and voted in the affirmative on FY 2022 appropriation transfer requests for the Virgin Islands...
FY 2023 EXECUTIVE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT INSURANCE RENEWAL AGREEMENTS APPROVED IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS - The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened into regular legislative session today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered bills for the Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget and...
COMMITTEE HEARS BILL BANNING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND TAXICAB COMMISSION EMPOWERMENT BILL
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers voted in favor of bills concerning the banning of discrimination based on sexual orientation...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS VIRGIN ISLANDS AND CARIBBEAN HISTORY BILL, UVI SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY EXPANSION BILL, AND RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF SCHOOLS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers voted in favor of bills relating to the integration of the Virgin Islands and Caribbean...
COMMITTEE HEARS BUDGET WRAP UP
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received updated testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive...
BOARD NOMINEES, RESOLUTION, AND BILLS APPROVED IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS - The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened into regular legislative session today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations, a resolution, and bills. The body first...
ST. THOMAS EAST END MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION DEFENDS FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET, COMMITTEE CONSIDERS LEASE AGREEMENT
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, concluded budget hearings today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall and considered a lease agreement. Moleto Smith, Jr, the Executive Director of the St. Thomas East End Medical Center...
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS BOARD, VIRGIN ISLANDS LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION AND MAGENS BAY AUTHORITY DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, continued budget hearings today, at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Public Employees Relations Board...
BOARD NOMINEES FORWARDED, BILL REGARDING NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ADVANCES, BILL TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS HELD IN COMMITTEE
ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body and will be voted upon at the next...
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND BMV DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, continued budget hearings today, at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Virgin Islands Department of...
COMMITTEE HEARS FIREARM LICENSURE, TAXICAB SURCHARGE, AND LEGISLATURE BENEFITS BILLS
ST. CROIX – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee considered Bill No. 34-0252, an act amending Title 23, Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 5, Section 455...
THE ELECTION SYSTEM OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ENERGY OFFICE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEFEND THE FY 2023 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Finance, chaired by Kurt A. Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building and received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. Invited testifiers are...
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOARD, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND GERS DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Virgin Islands Board of Education, the Virgin Islands...
TAXICAB COMMISSION, PORT AUTHORITY, AND BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS DEFEND FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission, The Virgin Islands...
BUDGET REQUESTS CONSIDERED FROM UVI, UVI RTPARK, AND OFFICE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INSPECTOR GENERAL
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the University of the Virgin Islands, the University of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF NURSING IN THE TERRITORY, FORWARDS MENTAL HEALTH AND NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE BILLS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received an update on matters related to nursing practices in...
BUDGET REQUESTS CONSIDERED FROM OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, EDA, AND WAPA
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, The Virgin...
ANGEL BOLQUES JR. SWORN IN AS SENATOR AT LARGE TO SERVE IN THE 34TH LEGISLATURE
ST. THOMAS - The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett Gregory hosted the swearing in of Angel Bolques Jr., as the Senator-at-Large. The swearing in occurred today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Senator Bolques will...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BUDGET REQUESTS FROM LABOR AND BITÂÂ
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Department of Labor...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE REOPENING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received testimony regarding the status for the reopening of public schools for the...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BUDGET REQUESTS FROM TOURISM, INTERNAL REVENUE, AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The day’s agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget proposals for the Department of Tourism, the Bureau of...
COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEE AND SEVERAL BILLS
ST.THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body at the next Legislative Session. In...
FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS FY 2023 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM AND VITEMA, CONSIDERS LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. CROIX - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings on Tuesday at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON HORSE RACING IN THE TERRITORY, CONSIDERS BILL TO ESTABLISH DIVISION OF TERRITORIAL PARKS AND PROTECTED AREAS
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Youth, Sports, Parks, and Recreation, led by Senator Samuel Carrión met at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. In Block 1, the Committee received testimony regarding the state of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing...
FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS FY 2023 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE JUDICIARY BRANCH AND THE VI FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
ST. CROIX- The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings Thursday, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget proposals for the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands and...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET UPDATE FROM PUBLIC WORKS AND PERSONNEL, APPROVES LIBERTY MOBILE LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. THOMAS- The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas. The day’s agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget proposals for the Department of Public...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET UPDATES FOR OMB, DOF AND PFA
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt Vialet convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt Vialet convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee on Finance received testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON DISASTER RELATED PROJECTS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received testimony from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources related to...
COMMITTEE HEARS APPROPRIATION BILLS, INSURANCE BILLS AND LEASE AGREEMENTS
ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt A. Vialet convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. In Block I, the Committee heard testimony regarding the following bills: Bill No. 34-0176, an act...
COMMITTEE HEARS CHIROPRACTIC BOARD NOMINEE, RESOLUTIONS, BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, AND CRIME BILLS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. In Block 1, the Committee considered the nomination of Dr. Bradley Keys to the Virgin Islands Chiropractic...
LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES, RESOLUTIONS AND BILLSÂÂ
ST. THOMAS- The 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened into regular legislative session on Thursday at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the VI Board of Optometrical...
RULES COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the VI Board of Optometrical Examiners, The Virgin Islands Casino Control...
COMMITTEE HEARS HOUSING UPDATES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers to discuss the status of Housing, Housing Opportunities, Home Ownership opportunities, the status...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES TESTIMONY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOLS
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 34-0086, An Act amending Title 17...
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on rezoning map amendment applications. Senators cannot vote on measures in...
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS AND STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENSION REQUEST
ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on rezoning map amendment applications as well as the request to...
RULES COMMITTEE FORWARDS SEVERAL MEASURES
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers and voted in the affirmative for several legislative measures. All approved items on the agenda will be...