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This Week’s Senate Calendar: June 20 – 24, 2022

Virgin Islands Legislature building, St. Thomas (File photo)

34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Senate Calendar

Monday, June 20

Juneteenth

Senate: Holiday

Tuesday, June 21

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix

Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture

Agenda:

The committee has scheduled a hearing to receive testimony from the Virgin Islands banking and financial institutions’ representatives, the V.I. Department of Tourism, Hotel and Tourism Association, the V.I.Taxicab Commission and the V.I. Taxi Associations regarding each entity’s operations, capital projects and initiatives.

BLOCK I                                                                                 10 a.m.

The committee will hear testimony from banking and financial institutions on the overall state of banking in the territory from, the ability of Virgin Islanders to obtain credit, the impact of global economic trends and rising interest rates, customer services, etc.

LUNCH                                                                                  Noon – 12:45 p.m.

BLOCK II                                                                              1 p.m.

The committee will hear testimony from the Department of Tourism on the department’s operations, status of the upcoming cruise ship season, shore excursions, capital projects and initiatives, yet, not limited to these areas outlined.

The Taxicab Commission, Taxi Associations and other shareholders will share testimony on preparation for the upcoming cruise ship season and other related matters.

Wednesday, June 22

9 a.m.

Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall

Committee on Finance and Budget

Agenda:

The Committee on Finance will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States.

Department of Public Works

Commissioner Derek A. Gabriel

Noon   Lunch

12:30 p.m.        

Division of Personnel

Director Cindy L. Richardson, MBA

Thursday, June 23

9:30 a.m.

Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall

Committee on Rules and Judiciary

Agenda:

To be announced

Friday, June 24

All Day

No meetings will be held today.

Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work

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