Name: The Committee of the Whole
Start: 2023-06-09
End: 2023-06-09
Location: Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room

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LEGISLATURE TO CLOSE DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE #6

Published: Aug 10, 2021

St. Thomas—In anticipation of inclement weather, due to Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 (PTC6), the Legislature will be closing at 11:00 a.m. today, August 10, 2021, territory wide. The Legislature will announce reopening as more information becomes available regarding the passage of this storm. We ask all Virgin Islanders to make appropriate preparations, remain vigilant and closely monitor this system as it moves across the Territory.

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HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY OFFICIALS INFORM SENATORS OF THE STATUS OF OPERATIONS

Jun 8, 2023

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Health and Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Officials from the Health Industry briefed lawmakers on the status of operations. The Virgin Islands Department of...

35th Legislature Mourns the Loss of Former Senator Hugo Dennis, Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

St. Croix—Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., during a committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, indicated that he was saddened to learn of the passing of Former Senator Hugo Dennis, Jr., who served two terms in the Legislature. During his tenure in the...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2024 and 2025 BUDGET OVERVIEW

Jun 6, 2023

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, led by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory began budget hearings. The Committee received testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024...