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Bryan Signs 23 Bills From Final Senate Session, Vetoes Six
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday signed into law 23 bills forwarded to him from the 33rd Legislature’s last session held on Dec. 11, 2020, and vetoed six others.
Idle Wishes to Forget 2020
Naturally, since 2020 has been a very hard year on humans, we crossed our fingers and hoped we would be able to locate our friend Idle the iguana as we entered 2021.
Senate Pulls Cannabis Bill from Agenda After Dispute Over Amendment
The V.I. Senate on Wednesday pulled from its agenda a 90-page cannabis bill that would expand the legalization of medicinal cannabis.
Senate Sends Securization Proposal to Committee for Further Review
Meeting in special session on Tuesday the V.I. Senate did not approve a newly revamped version of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.'s securitization proposal, instead, sending it to the Finance Committee for further consideration.
Smithsonian Team Restores Hurricane-damaged Legislative Records and Archives
In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, government officials realized legislative records and archival journals stored in the basement of a building in Cruz Bay had been nearly destroyed after the basement flooded.
Government House Restoration Nears Finish, Libraries Begin To Open
Restoration of Government House on St. Thomas will be completed by the end of 2021, Dale Davis, special assistant to the governor, told members of the Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation and Aging at a hearing on Tuesday.
DLCA Announces New License for Short-Term Rentals
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is introducing a new business license for short-term rentals it promises will help crack down on people who rent out their residences against the bylaws of homeowners associations.
V.I. Culture Woven Together From a Myriad of Connections at Historical Trust Caning Class
Sun streamed through the large window of the St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum on Sunday where a dozen individuals gathered to learn a dying art practiced in the U.S. Virgin Islands for centuries - furniture caning.
Golden Age Ranch Launches ‘Holly Neigh Photo Day’ Fundraiser
Golden Age Ranch will host a holiday season fundraiser to garner money to provide vital supplies to rescued horses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Beach Accessibility Bill Advances, Brings Beaches Closer to ADA Compliance
The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced legislation at its Thursday hearing that, if signed into law, would bring the territory’s beaches closer to compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
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STJ School of the Arts Announces Online Art Auction, Concert Series | St. John Source
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For artists in the Virgin Islands and around the world, The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed artists and performers of their audiences and the chance to earn a livelihood. The St. John School of the Arts ...
