Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 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                                                                                          10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

 Bill No. 35-0316       An Act honoring and commending Mrs. Juel Turnbull Rhymer-Molloy for years of dedicated service and numerous contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands.

Invited Testifiers:

Ms. Sedonie Halbert, Resident

Ms. Joanne Berry, Resident

Honorable James A. O’Bryan, Former Senator

Mr. Whitman Browne, Resident

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

 Bill No. 35-0253         An Act honoring and commending police officers for the service they provide to the community and to recognize fallen law enforcement officers posthumously.

Invited Testifiers:

Mr. Mario Brooks, Acting Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department

Mr. Steven Phillip, Chief of Police, Virgin Islands Police Department STT/STJ District

Mr. Sean Santos, Chief of Police, Virgin Islands Police Department STX District

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

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

The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, current department challenges, and plan of action to resolve challenges.

Invited Testifier:

Honorable Nathalie H. Hodge, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs