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VI Lottery Offers Raffle for Free Tickets at Virgin Islands Boating Expo, May 10-12

Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association -
Make it a Mother’s Day dream weekend. The inaugural Virgin Islands Boating Expo, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is set for May 10-12, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande.

Town Hall Meetings Planned to Discuss Limited Purpose Driver’s License Requirements

Bureau of Motor Vehicles -
The town hall meetings will also address concerns and provide clarity about the documents that must be presented to obtain a limited purpose driver’s license.

USVI Begins Process of Identifying Homes that Lack Internet Access

The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands -
The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon start the process of identifying homes and businesses that lack a high-speed internet connection and are therefore eligible for grants from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Senate Calendar for May 6-10

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands -
This is what is happening at the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands this week.

Public Hearings on Proposed Zoning Map Amendments to Official V.I. District Maps Scheduled

Source Staff -
The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources will hold virtual public hearings on proposed zoning map amendments on May 20 through May 24 on St. Croix and St. John.

LEPC to Offer Virtual Information Sessions on Application Process for Funding Opportunities

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission -
The Law Enforcement Planning Commission serves as the state administering agency for federal United States Department of Justice grant funds awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

WAPA Customer Service and Business Offices Adjusted Hours for May 1-3

Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority -
While the Customer Service offices are closed, the Authority will not be performing disconnects related to unpaid bills from May 1.

DPNR to Provide Free Ice for Commercial Port Sampling Program

Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife -
The Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds all commercial fishers, as a stipulation of their commercial fishing license, that they must complete one port sample per quarter.

V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs to Host Seminars on Financial Literacy in May

V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs -
Collaborating with Veterans Affairs on a range of financial topics will be First Bank VI, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Strategy Group.

WAPA Provides Update on Richmond Plant and Aggreko Units

By Source staff -
There have been recent developments at the Richmond power plant concerning the Aggreko units and the conclusion of rotational outages on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced to the community Wednesday. 

U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP/CASH Documentation Due for May 1st Benefit Issuance

Virgin Islands Department of Human Services -
The Certification Unit reminds all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/CASH) households in the U.S. Virgin Islands of the approaching deadline for the submission of important recertification applications, periodic reports and additional information documents.

Bryan’s WAPA State of Emergency Was Avoidable, Senators Say

By Mat Probasco -
Virgin Islands legislators expressed dismay Tuesday at Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of emergency over the dire financial situation at the Water and Power Authority. 

35th Legislature Hosts Perma Plaque Ceremony

By Source staff -
The 35th Legislature held a Perma Plaque Ceremony to honor Virgin Islanders for their outstanding contributions to the territory's growth Monday.

Plaskett Releases Statement On WAPA State Of Emergency Declaration

By Source staff -
In response to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s declaration of a state of emergency for the Virgin Islands utility system, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett reaffirms her willingness to work with Bryan, his administration and the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands as they contend with the continued struggle to operate an efficient Water and Power Authority, according to a press release.

Elections System Reschedules Campaign Disclosure Trainings From April to May

Election System of the Virgin Islands -
The Campaign Disclosure Training will include how to open a campaign bank account, the officers of the Campaign Committee, campaign donations limit, filing time for Campaign Disclosure, and other pertinent election information.

LEPC Announces Funding for Federal Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners

Source Staff -
The program (42 U.S.C. § 3796ff et. seq.) funding assists the state with developing and implementing residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs.

LEPC Accepting Proposals for Federal Violence Against Women Grants

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission -
LEPC, with funding through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women, makes available Violence Against Women Formula Grants to private non-profit organizations.

DPNR’s Fish and Wildlife Releases 2nd Edition of ‘Go Wild, Go Fish VI’ Magazine

V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife -
The first issue of “Go Wild, Go Fish VI” was released last July and cast a spotlight on the endangered Virgin Islands tree boa, the invasive red-tailed boa, the division’s sea mapping program, scientific bird work, exotic pet amnesty program and scientific papers.

PSC Gains Valuable Insights During Randolph Harley Power Plant Visit on St. Thomas

Public Service Commision -
During the visit, they gained invaluable insights into the intricate processes involved in generating power and producing safe water, as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain and repair older generation units among other major updates.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Extends Hours for Filing Tax Returns

Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue -
To obtain approval for an extension, the taxpayer must properly estimate the tax liability due and file the Form 4868 no later than April 15.

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