Agenda: The 33rd Legislature will convene in a Committee of the Whole Hearing to receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the V.I. Public Services Commission.
The Virgin Islands Port Authority Board of Governors will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. To purchase a meeting agenda booklet that includes supporting documentation for each agenda item, please contact Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Agenda: The committee will continue its August 16th agenda and receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, which will give an update on status and operations of the Authority.
Agenda: BLOCK I 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bill No. 33-0103 -- An Act amending the following provisions of the Virgin Islands Code: (1) Title 3, chapter 25, subchapter VI, by adding a new section 583d providing for maternity, paternity and adoption leave for government employees; (2) Title 19, part I, chapter 7, by adding […]
The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearings today, via teleconference between VIPA Conference Room at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix and the PSC Conference Room, 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 in Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas.
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony and consider nominations and bills. BLOCK I 9-10:15 a.m. Daphine B. Harley, member nominee, V.I. Waste Management Authority Board BLOCK II 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Miguel Tricoche, member nominee, Representative Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, V.I. Cannabis Advisory Board Dr. Catherine A. Kean, member nominee, […]
St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Women will hold a soup sale. Funds raised through this activity will support Episcopal Church Women activities throughout the year. St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Chapter President Martha Bruce also announces the start of E-C-W Week on Sunday, Oct. 6. Women and girls attending St. Ursula’s Church of St. John […]
The St. Thomas-St. John District Office of the Insular Superintendent has announced four candidates in line for the top teacher spot in the district. This year’s candidates are Faith Malvar, first grade teacher at Joseph Sibilly Elementary School; Michaelrose Ravalier, science teacher at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School; Mark Jospeh Sy, mathematics teacher at Bertha […]
Charlotte Amalie High School will hold its parent meeting for sophomore students. Student progress reports and other pertinent information will be disseminated. Parents and guardians of sophomores are encouraged to attend.
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0150: An Act posthumously honoring and commending Manassah Francis for his significant entrepreneurship and service to the people of the Virgin Islands (Sponsored by Sen. Marvin A. Blyden) 10:30 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0113 -- A Resolution to posthumously honor and commend […]
For those who are 18-64, receive Social Security disability benefits and want to go back to work, the Territorial ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) offers a free workshop on “The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act.” There will be a complimentary lunch.
Agenda: The committee will consider the following bills and review updates from the Department of Labor. BLOCK I 9 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0019 -- An Act amending Title 17, chapter 7, section 61a of the Virgin Islands Code regarding the school year. (Proposed by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) Bill. No. 33-0102 – An […]
Agenda: The Thirty-Third Legislature will convene in a Committee of the Whole Hearing to receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery.
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
October is Family History Month. People can celebrate their ancestors by learning about them. The Caribbean Genealogy Library (CGL) offers a Beginners Genealogy Workshop. The workshop is free and open to any and all interested in learning how to get started tracing and documenting family history. If anyone is just beginning, the library encourages the individual […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
The St. Thomas Association of Roadrunners (STAR) will put on the 36th running and walking of the Annual Founders’ Day 5K race. The 3.1-mile event heralds the first race put on in 1982 by runners who then went on to found the St. Thomas Association of Roadrunners (STAR). T-shirts or singlets will be available. Ribbons will […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills and lease agreements: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0219 -- An Act amending Act No. 7589 to extend the time within which the Enterprise Zone Commission may confer benefits under Title 29, chapter 19, subchapter III of the Virgin Islands Code to areas designated as Commercial […]
The USVI Soccer Association Senior Men National Team will be taking on Barbados in home and away action for the start of the second month of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Nations League tournament. The USVI senior men played the first of two games with Barbados on Saturday, Oct. […]
Government Employees Retirement Board (GERS) Board will convene its regular meeting via video conference. It can also be streamed live on YouTube at GERS of the Virgin Islands
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0095 – An Act amending Title 34 of the Virgin Islands Code by adding a new chapter 18, enacting the “Virgin Islands Medicaid Program Integrity Act (Sponsored by Sen. Novelle E. Francis Jr.) Bill No. 33-0118 – An Act […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
The Forum will present the World Premier of The Baku Trio, a powerhouse under the direction of Nargiz Aliyarovo on piano, with Byungchan Lee on violin and Cameron Crozman and cello. At 7 p.m., the local saxophone quartet: OPUS 4, under the direction of Niels Gooding in the Court Yard of the Prior-Jollek Hall. There […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
The V.I. Casino Control Commission has scheduled a Special Commission Meeting. Representatives from DIVI Carina Bay Resort and Casino will provide a status update on hurricane recovery efforts, the transfer of Grapetree Shores Inc. Common Stock and on a request for an extension license. The Caravelle Hotel Casino will present a petition for an Operation […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0189 -- An Act amending Title 3, chapter 7 of the Virgin Islands Code by designating the existing sections as subchapter I and adding a new subchapter II establishing the Virgin Islands Virtual Information System. (Proposed by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) Bill. No. […]
Entrepreneurs and business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands can now learn unique and simple ways to evaluate, expand and create a business with the Business Model Canvas Workshops. These free workshops will be held on St. Thomas and on St. Croix. Both workshops will be held from 1-5 p.m. Presented by Lynne R. Henkiel, […]
Daryl Wade, acting CEO and president of viNGN, will convene a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN).
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bill No. 33-0126 – An Act amending Title 3, chapter 1 of the Virgin Islands Code by adding a new section 27i establishing the Virgin Islands Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Office of the Governor. (Proposed by Sen. […]
The Virgin Islands Parole Board will host a Town Hall meeting that will introduce the members of the board to the community, outline the role of board members, and inform the public of initiatives for this year. The public will be provided the opportunity to ask questions of the board.
Agenda: The Committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following nominations: BLOCK I: 9 – 9:30 a.m. Kurt G. Marsh Jr., nominee, Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission District of St. Thomas-St. John BLOCK II: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Edward Foerstel, nominee, Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Commission District of St. Thomas-St. John Kurt G. Marsh Jr., […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0136 -- A Resolution honoring and commending Valrica Miranda Maria Bryson for her contributions to the Virgin Islands school system, her mentorship of Virgin Islands youth and her many years as a music […]
The Virgin Islands Board of Education will convene a regular meeting via video conference. The meeting will be held in VI Board of Education offices in Christiansted and on St. Thomas. The board may go into executive session at any time during the meeting to discuss certain matters as permitted or required by the Virgin […]
The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) will host a Faith Based Community Prayer in collaboration with its Faith Based Committee. Both DVSAC and the DVSAC Faith Based Committee are committed to working with clergy and faith-based leaders to identify and combat domestic violence and sexual assault within secular and non-secular communities.
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
Bajo El Sol Gallery is a gallery and an event space dedicated to featuring the best in Virgin Islands fine arts and cultural expression. This evening will be the debut of ‘Rhyme and Lime Saturdays’ -- open mic poetry night. Read your own poetry or someone else’s – or if you don’t wanna rhyme, come […]
Pistarckle Theater presents the Tony Award Winning Musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the fabulous Fats Waller musical review. The production stars: Shantelle Eddy, Jada M. Lark, Sabrina Lettsome, Jervina Dowers and Alwyn Thomas. Set in an uptown Harlem Jazz Club during an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and piano players introducing high society to a new […]
The Humane Society of St. Thomas has announced a memorable event, Halloween Nightmare Manor, for the entire family. It will happen for five days from Sunday, Oct. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 31. On all 5 days, the Manor will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for students […]
October is Family History Month and people can celebrate their ancestors by learning about them. The Caribbean Genealogy Library (CGL) on St. Thomas will offer a free Genealogy Workshop today. The focus is researching your family history in the British Virgin Islands. Whether individuals are beginners or an expert or somewhere in between with his/her […]
The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) invites the community to the 22nd Annual Eastern Caribbean Island Cultures Conference to be held for four days (Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Saturday, Nov. 2). This year’s conference, focusing on: “languages, kinds of literatures and cultures of the Eastern and Greater Caribbean,” will feature Dr. George Franklin, better […]
Agenda: The 33rd Legislature will convene in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following Major Coastal Zone Management Permit CZJ-04-14 (W) Summer End Group LLC – Major Coastal Zone Management Permit No. CZJ-04-14 (W). The subject permits allow for the construction of a slip marina, designated field of up to 75 moorings, […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bill: Bill No. 33-0109 – An Act amending Title 16, chapter 1, subsection II of the Virgin Islands Code by prohibiting the issuance of a Marriage License to persons under the age of 18.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony and to consider the following bills: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0007 -- An Act amending Title 23, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19, section 1556 to increase the retirement pension for National Guard members. (Proposed by Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff) Bill No. 33-0034 -- An Act […]
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's Board of Governors will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. To purchase a meeting agenda booklet that includes supporting documentation for each agenda item, contact Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Virgin Islands Council of the Arts presents the “Art After Dark Halloween Exhibit,” which will exhibit iconic artwork on live models. The artists will include Chunikwa George, Shary Cruz, Jasmine Lindquist and Kristin Forbes-Mullane. The public is encouraged to come in their best costumes. There will be music by DJ General Kuntry, drinks on sale, treats […]
The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs (VA) invites the territory’s veterans to an afternoon of fun in their respective districts as a part of its 2nd annual Virgin Islands Veterans Appreciation Day. The VA invites all veterans aboard the Kon Tiki Party Raft. Loading will start at 12:30-1 p.m. for departure from the northern […]
The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet. The meeting will begin with regular session agenda items. UVI’s President Dr. David Hall will present the President’s Report. He will be followed by Board Chairman Henry Smock with the Chairman’s Comments. The board will receive an update report from Research and Technology Park […]
The Caribbean Genealogy Library is offering a library orientation. It will cover some of the resources available at the library and online for researching Virgin Islands and Caribbean history and genealogy. Learn about the books in the library’s collection. See what census and church records are available. Read a newspaper from St. Thomas printed in […]
St. Thomas Reformed Church’s Minister of Music and Arts Chanelle Schaffer welcomes back Ken Medema, who will perform a free concert at the church. Carrying on the tradition of serving on St. Thomas, the church invites all to an afternoon of music and praise with the composer of songs such as “Lord, Listen to Your […]
The U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Association’s (USVISA) Premier Men’s League will kick off this Sunday, Nov. 3, with a pre-season Soccerama. Games will be played on St. Thomas and St. Cfoix. The Soccerama schedule continues every Sunday and Thursday until Nov. 24. The games are free to attend. There will be entertainment; food and drinks […]