Local government

The deadline to apply and submit applications for mail out Absentee Ballot requests is July 31. The Primary Election will take place on Aug. 1.

VIPD reminds the public that anyone wishing to hold an event that encourages “mass gatherings” or groups of more than 50 people needs to apply for a permit.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas and comments.

The successful feeding initiative is expected to resume during the summer months, but in a modified format.

The Virgin Islands Police Department informs the public that the Firearms Bureau in both Districts is now open, operating by appointment only.

The haulers, as well as their counterparts on St. Thomas and St. John, have set a tentative date of Monday, June 8, to begin the action.

The following are the brush maintenance and patching locations scheduled by the V.I. Department of Public Works for all three islands during the week of June 1-6.

Bryan reiterated his call for Senate action on his administration’s proposed expansion of the Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act, which aims to establish a taxed regulated system for the cultivation, manufacture and distribution of cannabis for medical, non-certified and sacramental use.

Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries reminds the public of the upcoming seasonal prohibition on fishing for or possession on board a fishing vessel of queen conch.