Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.  The purpose of the meeting is to receive testimony and consider the following legislative measures:

BLOCK I         11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

The Committee will receive testimony concerning:

Bill No. 35-0223    An Act renaming a portion of Gamle Gade “William A. Industrious Street”.

Invited Testifiers:

Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, Department of Property and Procurement

Roosevelt St. C. David, Former Senator

Dr. Andre’a Dorsey, Resident

Pastor Angela Rawlins, Resident

Dr. Josette Rey, Resident

Dr. Joseline Rey-Sutton, Resident

LUNCH                     1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.                     

BLOCK II               2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

 The Committee will receive testimony concerning:

Bill No. 35-0226   An Act amending title 16 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 13, subchapter I, section 345, subsection (c) by requiring the minimum child support amount to be $100 per month

Invited Testifiers:

Ms. Kathryn B. Jensen-deLugo, IV-D Director, Virgin Islands Department of Justice,

Division of Paternity and Child Support

Mrs. Ariel Smith, Esq, Attorney General, Department of Justice

BLOCK III                    3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

 The Committee will receive testimony concerning:

Bill No. 35-0107      An Act posthumously honoring and commending Ms. Fenella Cooper for her contributions to the fields of education, sports, and culture, and naming the UVI tennis courts in her honor.

Invited Testifiers:

Dr. David Hall , SJD, President, University of the Virgin Islands

Dr. Sharon Charles, Resident

Dr. Nicole Syms, Assistant Commissioner, VI. Department of Health

Dr. George Newton, Retired Educator and Tennis Professional

Mr. Gerald Walters, District Science Coordinator, Virgin Islands Department of Education