The Virgin Islands Career and Technical Education Board invites public and private sector entities, CTE personnel, the leadership of youth organizations as well as parents to provide input on the programs it will offer for next five years. This input will provide invaluable information that will assist the Board in meeting the demands, opportunities and […]
The Claude O. Markoe Elementary School will present its First Philippine Folkdance Festival. First to third grade students will engage in field demonstrations showcasing some of the Philippine’s traditional folk dances. Additionally, Filipino teachers will present a MassKara Festival, where they will perform some of the Philippine’s popular folk dances. This event is free and […]
Call to Order: Senate President Myron D. Jackson Invocation Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Jean A. Forde, Legislative Secretary Senate Pages: Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Committees CONSIDERATION OF FLOOR AGENDA: CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION: Nominee: Lloyd T. Bough Jr., commissioner, Department of Property and Procurement CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: Bill No. 32-0052 […]
The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) will convene a special meeting and public hearing. The meeting will be simultaneously video-conferenced from the PSC on St. Thomas to the PSC St. Croix office in Sunny Isle Shopping Center, St. Croix.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following bills: BLOCK I 10-11:30 a.m. Bill No. 32-0066 – As Act making an appropriation from the Anti-Litter and Beautification Fund to the V.I. Waste Management Authority for the purchase of surveillance cameras to be installed at selected bin sites LUNCH 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
The St. Croix District Governing Board of Directors of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital has rescheduled its monthly board meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
John H. Woodson Jr. High School will hold orientation for all incoming seventh grade students and new eighth graders at 5:30 p.m. Students attending the orientation should be dressed in their current school uniform. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to be informed of the expectations for the 2017-18 school year. Following orientation, the John […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a hearing on the following: The Medical Assistance Program (MAP) Federal grants Lease agreements Status of Vocational Rehab Program The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Herbert Grigg Home for The Aged Sea View Nursing Home Staffing needs Youth Rehabilitation Center […]
The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will convene. The meeting will begin with regular session agenda items. It will continue with the election of officers. A slate of candidates for the positions of chair and vice chair has been developed and will be presented to the Board for their deliberation and action.
United States Virgin Islands Boy Scouts of America (USVI BSA) invites the community to come to an Open House. The event will feature interactive, fun, informative experiences for youth and adults to “show and tell” the impact of scouting’s programs. For youth attending the Open House, there will be several age-appropriate activities to showcase the […]
The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix (WCSC) has announced the 33rd Annual Women Race will happen. Pre-registration will begin on Monday, May 15, at WCSC’s main office in Christiansted. Starting on Tuesday, May 16, it will begin at Closet To Closet, 15 Peter’s Rest.
The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s State Office of STEAM Education will host the ‘Stewards of the Reef: Targeted Marine Experience and Education Program Awards Ceremony.’ Six students in grades 10-12 attending the St. Croix Central High School, St. Croix Educational Complex High School and the St. Joseph Catholic High School will be recognized for […]
Ridge to Reef Farm’s next Slow Down Dinner will feature Chef Michael "Dog" Matthew and friends. 6:15 p.m. -- Special Pre-dinner CSA field farm tour and 7 p.m. -- Slow Down Dinner at Ridge to Reef Farm. To RSVP, simply call 220-0466 and leave a message with the name of the party, a phone number […]
The Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will hold its next regular monthly meeting. The purpose is to discuss administrative business and operational projects. The meeting has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. The public will be notified when a new meeting date has been arranged.
The Government Employees’ Retirement System (GERS) is offering a post-retirement workshop. In addition to getting helpful tips on how to save on energy costs, retirees will also receive updates on Social Security, Medicare and the GERS. Elder abuse will be the special topic discussed and is titled “The Joys and Challenges of Retirement: Elder Abuse.” […]
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), through its Safety in Paradise (SIP) Program, will join the nation in observing Safe + Sound Week, June 12-18. The week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the value of workplace safety and health programs. As part of the initiative, SIP will host a free Safe […]
Viya, (phone/ cable TV company) invites the public to a workshop on Virgin Islands Relay services for those who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing or have a speech disability. ■ Get to know the Virgin Islands Relay team ■ Learn about different relay services ■ Refreshments will be served
The Virgin Islands Board of Education (VIBE) Governing Board will convene a special board meeting video conferenced between the VIBE offices at Dronningens Gade, Nos. 60B, 61 and 62 on St. Thomas and the Sunny Isles Professional Building Suites 5 and 6 on St. Croix. The meeting will allow for discussion on VIBE operations.
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
USVI Soccer Association will host a combined Grassroots Festival. The St. Croix, Smith Bay and UVI Grassroots programs will attend. This end of season festival rewards the players, parents/guardians and coaches for the hard work and dedication they have displayed during the season. There will be plenty of food, snacks, refreshments and soccer. Admission is […]
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
Every summer, the Kayak for Kids fundraiser for the Queen Louise Home for Children has been a fun, summertime tradition for teenagers and adults on St. Croix. Individuals on standup paddle boards and kayaks navigate the waters from Cane Bay Beach to Fort Frederik Beach, paddling around the majestic scenery of Hams Bluff. All participants […]
The American Legion District 10 invites the public to the screening of a trailer and a panel discussion of “Proudly We Served: Virgin Islands Veterans of the Korean War,” a documentary video project. The video and discussion will explore the veterans' motivations for serving in the armed forces, their contributions to the war effort and […]
Scheduled for June 16-18, the International Optimists Regatta will kick off with the TOTE Maritime Clinic, June 12-14 and TOTE Maritime Team Race, June 15. This trio of events is globally known for instruction by some of the best Optimist coaches in the world for both Green and Advanced fleet sailors, it is an opportunity […]
The St. Croix Senior Collaborative offers two free classes entitled A Matter of Balance. The classes help seniors learn how to prevent falling and how to get over concerns about falling. Pre-registration is required because there is a limit of 12 people per class. This class will be held for four weeks on Mondays and […]
The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands/Agriculture and Natural Resources has embarked on a project it calls Climate Change Adaptation Planning Assessment and Implementation. In executing it, the project team from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and the University of the West Indies will be hosting a stakeholders' meeting. All farmers and other […]
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 32- 00064 – An Act amending Title 3, V.I.C., chapter 24, section 431, providing for a registry of the elderly and persons with disabilities living alone Bill No. 32-0100 – An Act amending Title 27, V.I.C., chapter 1, subchapter […]
TODAY'S SESSION CANCELED DUE TO FORCE MAIN BREAK. Agenda The committee will conduct a hearing to consider the following bills: Bill No. 32-0006 — An Act amending Title 17, V.I.C., chapter 5, section 41 to add marine biology as a mandatory course in the Virgin Islands school curriculum. Bill No. 32-0014 - An Act amending […]
On a day to celebrate the American flag, members of District No. 10, Department of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands will honor “Old Glory” in a special ceremony. Members of the American Legion Posts in the territory will conduct a special ceremony honoring the 240th birthday of the U. S. Flag and the 242nd […]
Agenda The committee has scheduled testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 32-0093 – An Act amending Title 32, V.I.C., chapter 11, relating to horse racing adding sections 306-313 to provide for anti-doping in the horse racing industry in the Virgin Islands and to amend certain sections of Title 32, V.I.C., chapter 21, Article XVI, […]
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive updates and initiatives, including hurricane preparedness plans for 2017 from the following departments: Virgin Islands Fire Department Association of Firefighters, Local 2125 V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency Virgin Islands National Guard
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
Pursuant to the Revised Organic Act, a Titling Board must convene to hear the initiative proposed by the Government Retirees for Fairness Inc. (GRUFF). The members of the Titling Board are Supervisor of Elections Caroline F. Fawkes, Attorney General Claude Walker and the 32nd Legislature’s Chief Legal Counsel Yvonne Tharpes. The purpose of the public […]
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's (VIPA) 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 Harley. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony and discuss the following bills: Bill No. 32-0058 – An Act amending Titles 12A, 27 and 20, V.I.C., to require tank trucks used to transport water to display the gallon capacity of the tank truck Bill No. 32-0061 – An Act amending Title 24, V.I.C., […]
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony, consider the following nominations and bills: 10 a.m. Nominee: Eldondane Francis — VI Taxicab Association St. Thomas-St. John District 11:30 a.m. Bill No. 32-0066 – An Act making an appropriation from the Anti-Litter and Beautification Fund to the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for the […]
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
Caribbean Community Theatre (CCT) will conclude its 32nd season with “Eclipsed,” an award-winning play written by Danai Gurira, best known for her role as Michonne on “The Walking Dead” TV series. The production tells the tale of the captive wives of a Liberian rebel officer who form a hardscrabble sisterhood. With wit, compassion and defiance, […]
The St. Croix Council of Elders will hold its regular monthly Healing Heart Gathering. The gathering is part of the council’s ongoing efforts to bring about positive changes in the community. The group comes together with intention -- the intention and understanding that as a group we can create the change we all would like […]
Because the Virgin Islands has experienced such a rise in the rate of violence, the University of the Virgin Islands Center for the Study of Spirituality and Professionalism (CSAP), in partnership with the award-winning anti-trafficking, sexual violence and youth crime prevention agency More Too Life Inc., will host the first Youth Violence Prevention Summit: “Working […]
Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) will convene a regular meeting and public hearing. It will be video-conferenced between the PSC Conference Room in Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas and the PSC office in Sunny Isle Shopping Center, St. Croix.
Agenda: Call to Order: Senate President Myron D. Jackson Invocation: Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Jean A. Forde, legislative secretary Pursuant to Section 6 (g) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands, the 32nd Legislature will convene in Regular Session to judge the qualifications of Senator-elect Kevin A. […]
The V.I. Department of Health will be hosting free HIV testing sites on St. Croix and St. Thomas, in recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Tuesday, June 27. The DOH encourages everyone to go to one of the convenient locations and find out your HIV status. Getting tested for HIV is important to your health, […]
Nominee: Eldondane Francis, member of V.I. Taxi Cab Commission CONSIDERATION OF FLOOR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF BILLS: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony and discuss the following bills: Bill No. 32-0042 – An Act repealing Title 22, V.I.C., section 1251 (a) and adding chapter 14, entitled “The Virgin Islands Insurance Holding Company System […]
The Virgin Islands Developmental Disabilities Council Inc. meeting will hold a meeting via video conference. The community is invited to make comments during the public comment period at the start of the meeting.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources will hold a pair of town hall meetings on the status of recreational fisheries in the Virgin Islands. Updates about improvements to boat ramps and docks will be shared and there will be an opportunity to provide input on future projects.
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will meet on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. on St. Croix, in the 2nd floor Sunny Isle Conference Room. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND QUORUM ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM: […]