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Legislature Passes Comprehensive Package of Bills Addressing Public Safety, Economic Development, and Government Accountability

ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS – June 4, 2025 – The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands announced today the successful passage of a comprehensive legislative package addressing critical issues affecting residents across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Following...

LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON COMPREHENSIVE LAND & WATER USE PLAN AND DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRESS 

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Planning, chaired by Senator Marice C. James, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room to receive critical updates on the implementation of the Comprehensive Land and...

SENATORS ADVANCE MEASURES TO REGULATE SOCIAL WORK, STRENGTHEN SANITATION LAWS, AND REVIEW HEAD START PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired Senator Ray Fonseca convened at the Capitol Building to advance measures recognizing the Social Work Industry, establishing the Virgin Islands Board of...

ST. THOMAS, VI– The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted a measure that would limit the salary amount used to commute the service retirement annuity...