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Thursday, May 9, 2024

WAPA Board to Hold Special Meeting

WAPA’s Administrative Offices Sunny Isle, St. Croix

The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will hold a special meeting. It is open to the public.

Senators to Meet With Marriott Employees

Headquarters for Sen. Stedmann Hodge Jr. directly across the street from The Rothschild Francis Market, St. Thomas

After the storms, the Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef Hotel provided employees with a grant to assist with replacing lost or damaged items. The grant was reported to the Department of Labor (DOL) by the hotel, and is now being deemed by the DOL as wages earned. As a result, the payment of unemployment wages has ceased, […]

Senate: Housing, Transportation, Telecommunications…

Agenda: The committee will meet to consider legislation and receive testimony as listed below: 1. Bill No. 33-00107 -- An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to permit advertisements to be placed on VITRAN buses. (Sponsored by Sen. Dwayne M. DeGraff) 2. An update from the Waste Management Authority as to […]

Chili Cook Off Fundraiser

Brewers Bay, St. Thomas

The Texas Society of the Virgin Islands will host its 35th Chili Cook Off Community Fundraiser. Featuring the musical stylings of local DJs combined with live music throughout the day, this year’s event will also be adding a “Salsa Challenge.” Over 60 teams are expected to turn out their favorite rendition of Texas Style Chili, both […]

Moravian Church Premiers Film

Caribbean Cinema at Market Square East St. Thomas

Join the Bethany Moravian Church for the movie premiere of “Overcomer,” a film made by the creators of “War Room.” Tickets are $20. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

Senate: Education and Workforce Development

Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas

Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following: BLOCK I 9-12:30 a.m. Bill No. 33-0008 - An Act amending Title 17, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 11, section 133, relating to school monitors employed by the Department of Education to prohibit school monitors from carrying metal batons while on school premises. (Proposed by Sen. Dwayne […]

Senate: Finance

Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas

Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. 9 a.m. – Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority Noon – LUNCH 1 p.m. – Virgin Islands Housing Authority 3 p.m. – Office of Collective Bargaining

Senate: Health, Hospitals, Human Services

Bennie and Martha Benjamin Conference Center Virgin Islands Cardiac Center, St. Croix

Agenda: The committee will conduct a hearing to receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0118 - An Act amending Title 19, part IV, chapter 53, subchapter 1, V.I.C., by adding a new section 1441 requiring that all restaurants list major food allergens on their menu or menu board. (Proposed by Sen. Alicia V. […]

Rotary Club of St. John to Host Speaker

Bajo El Sol in Mongoose Junction St. John

Rotary Club of St. John invites members and the public to attend its next meeting. The guest speaker will be Rotarian Gary Ray. Ray will be discussing the native plants of St. John. It promises to be an engaging and interesting discussion. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.