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, April 25, 2023 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall in St. Thomas. The purpose of the meeting is to receive and consider the following legislative measures:

BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
The Committee will receive testimony concerning:
Bill No. 35-0016 A Resolution honoring and commending the Board of Elections; the Supervisor of
Elections, Caroline Fawkes, and the entire Virgin Islands Election System team for their tireless service and contributions to the Virgin Islands community and on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the Election System of the Virgin Islands.
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. John Abramson, Former Supervisor, Election Systems of the Virgin Islands
Ms. Claudette Georges, Former Board Member, Virgin Islands Board of Elections
Ms. Alecia M. Wells, Chair, Virgin Islands Board of Elections
Ms. Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor, Election System of the Virgin Islands
Mr. Keith Richards, Former Board Member, Virgin Islands Board of Elections
Ms. Lorna Thomas, Former Board Member, Virgin Islands Board of Elections

BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
The Committee will receive testimony concerning:
Bill No. 35-0027 An Act honoring and commending Mr. Myron Corbett posthumously for his many contributions to the youth of the Territory; renaming the basketball court located in Anna’s Retreat, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands as “The Myron Corbett Basketball Court’; making an appropriation to erect signage at the basketball court; and for other related purposes.
Invited Testifiers:
Ms. Shayla Solomon, Resident
Mr. Kaylen Gregory, Resident
Mr. Omari Peterkin, Resident

BLOCK III 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
The Committee will receive testimony concerning:

Bill No. 35-0062 A Resolution honoring and commending Gregory Hodge, b.k.a. DJ Avalanche for his outstanding contributions as a disk jockey, radio talk show host, and entertainer and presenting to him the Official Key to the Virgin Islands.

Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Ian Turnbull, Director, Divisions of Festivals
Mr. Rikky Baynes, Operations Manager, Smiths Ferry
Mr. Gregory Hodge, DJ Avalanche

LUNCH 2:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

BLOCK IV 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Virgin Islands Lottery including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, current department challenges, and plan of action to resolve challenges.
Invited Testifier:
Mr. Raymond Williams, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Lottery