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SENATE EXAMINES HIGH FUEL COSTS, TAX POLICIES, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee of the Whole, chaired by Senate President Milton E. Potter, reconvened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to hear testimony on high fuel prices. Discussions covered topics such as gas pricing, global market trends, inflation, and...

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE VETS REZONINGS, COST OF LIVING CONCERNS

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony concerning rezonings on the island of St. Thomas. Additionally, testimony was received concerning the cost...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM JUDICIAL BRANCH, APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands and vetted nominees to various boards. All nominees were voted...

SENATE ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES AND FUNDING SHORTFALLS

ST. CROIX – The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened to address critical healthcare challenges, including staffing shortages, emergency room wait times, Medicaid funding, and the impact of the border crisis on...

May 23, 2025 | BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE, News, Press Releases, Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr.

ST. THOMAS, VI– The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in...

TWO RESOLUTIONS HONORING JAMES SASSO AND SONYA HOUGH ADVANCES, BILL TO ESTABLISH VIRGIN ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE HELD IN COMMITTEE

May 20, 2025 | GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERAN AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, News, Press Releases, Senator Avery L Lewis

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection,...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TERRITORY

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TERRITORY

May 12, 2025 | EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, News, Press Releases, Senator Kurt A Vialet

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet met in the Earle...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL SAFETY UPDATE

COMMITTEE RECEIVES ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL SAFETY UPDATE

Apr 5, 2024 | HOMELAND SECURITY, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, Press Releases, Senator Kenneth L. Gittens

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Homeland Security,Justice, and Public Safety,...

COMMITTEE VETS BILL HONORING VAUGHN “AKAE BEKA” BENJAMIN

COMMITTEE VETS BILL HONORING VAUGHN “AKAE BEKA” BENJAMIN

Mar 27, 2024 | GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERAN AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Press Releases, Senator Carla J. Joseph

ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and...

LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, REZONINGS, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, LEASES, REZONINGS, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Mar 26, 2024 | Legislative Session, Press Releases

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in...

COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND LEASES

COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND LEASES

Mar 20, 2024 | Press Releases, RULES AND JUDICIARY, Senator Diane T. Capehart

ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T....

COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, LEASES, AND BILLS

COMMITTEE ADVANCES NOMINATIONS, LEASES, AND BILLS

Mar 14, 2024 | Press Releases, RULES AND JUDICIARY, Senator Diane T. Capehart

ST. CROIX - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T....

COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILL TO RESTRUCTURE DIVISION OF FESTIVALS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM CANNABIS REGULATION

COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILL TO RESTRUCTURE DIVISION OF FESTIVALS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM CANNABIS REGULATION

Mar 13, 2024 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURE, Press Releases, Senator Javan E. James Sr.

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James, Sr. met at the...

COMMITTEE VETS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK BILL, RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGENCY UPDATE

COMMITTEE VETS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK BILL, RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGENCY UPDATE

Mar 12, 2024 | HOMELAND SECURITY, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, Press Releases, Senator Kenneth L. Gittens

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, met...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FROM WICO, VETS GERS MEASURE

COMMITTEE RECEIVES FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FROM WICO, VETS GERS MEASURE

Mar 6, 2024 | BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE, Press Releases, Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A....

COMMITTEE VETS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, BILL MANDATING MINIMUM DEFAULT CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT

COMMITTEE VETS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, BILL MANDATING MINIMUM DEFAULT CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT

Feb 28, 2024 | GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, VETERAN AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Press Releases, Senator Carla J. Joseph

ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and...

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