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St. Thomas Legislative Buildings Closed Due to Watermain Issue

Published: Oct 27, 2021

St. Thomas—A watermain issue affecting the downtown area of Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas has forced the closure of the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Buildings. According to Acting President, Kenneth L. Gittens the Legislature will close at 11:00 a.m. this morning and will reopen tomorrow with regular hours. “We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused,” concluded Acting President Gittens.

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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...

THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TAXICAB COMMISSION SHARES AN UPDATE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVES SEVERAL MEASURES

Jun 1, 2023

ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers were updated on the status of the Taxicab Commission (VITCC) regarding...