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Horse Racing Returns to St. Thomas for Carnival; Bryan Reveals Incentive for Government Retirees to Rejoin Workforce

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. declared that horse racing will return to St. Thomas on May 3 for the Carnival celebrations this year. Horse races last occurred at the track in 2017, before the track was damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria.

35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Senate Calendar for March 18 – March 22, 2024

This is what is happening this week at the35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands.

St. Croix Historic Preservation Committee to Hold Monthly Meeting

The public is invited to attend;  however, joining a TEAMS meeting requires an email address.

Roach and Team Leave for National Association of Insurance Commissioners Meeting

The association provides expertise, data and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers.

Senate Committee Advances Conservationists, Leases, And Law Changes

A busy Senate meeting Thursday ended with the unopposed advancement of two nominations to environmental conservation posts, a maritime industry scholarship, changes to unemployment benefits, leases for agriculture, cultural heritage, and St. Thomas Rescue, and a proposed law specifically outlawing so-called revenge porn. All the bills were sent to the full Senate for a final vote after Rules and Judiciary Committee approval.

Economic Development and Agriculture Committee Labors Through Non-Productive Hearings

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture began its session Wednesday with testimony for and against changing the composition of the V.I. Division of Festivals.

Senators Consider Measures Concerning Background Checks in Employment Application Process

A bill to give former felons a fair chance at employment, despite a criminal history, gained unanimous support from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety on Tuesday and will now advance to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary for further consideration.

VITEMA Plans Non-Profit Security Grant Cycle Information Sessions for Organizations

VITEMA is inviting non-profit and faith-based organizations to the first in a series of planned information sessions on federal grant processes.

DPNR to Host Great Pond Restoration Action Plan Charrette for Public Discussion

A five-hour workshop will offer interactive discussions on several designs for small, medium and large-scale projects with the goal to restore the Great Pond lagoon.

Human Services Closes SNAP/CASH/Medicaid Certification Unit in Mars Hill, Temporarily

To facilitate the continued processing of applications and cases, the department is providing alternative methods for the submission of documents.

WAPA’s Hannah’s Rest Waterline Rehab Project Commences; Other Rehab Projects Continue

The project, which will cost an estimated $3.2 million, is fully funded through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Elections System to Conduct Training on Nomination Petition/Papers

The Nomination Petition/Papers Training will include the requirements to become a candidate when to obtain packages for nomination, documents required when submitting the Nomination Petition/Papers, and other information.

New Details in Alleged Home Depot Heist

The Home Depot employee who allegedly let customers walk off with more than $4,000 in merchandise for free told police she felt threatened to do so, according to recently filed court documents.

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Issues Proclamations for the Month of March

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has issued proclamations for March that recognize Virgin Islands history, women’s history, nutrition, social work, National Consumer Protection Week, National Medical Billers Day and National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Bryan Working on Work Visas and CARICOM

At the end of February, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. returned from a week in Washington, D.C., and brought some new initiatives with him.

WICO Wants Debt Relief, Senate Says Get Creative

West Indian Company Limited leadership asked a Senate committee Tuesday to consider legislation that would reduce the cruise dock’s $10 million debt to the Virgin Islands government. Senators asked for more information and said to get creative in the meantime.

FEMA Extends Youth Preparedness Council Application Period Ends on March 8

The council brings teens together from across the nation who are interested in community preparedness and looking to build leadership skills and networks that will feed their success into the future.

Division of Family Assistance and Medicaid Reopens Mars Hill Location

Following the completion of necessary maintenance work and internal preparations, it is ready to resume normal operations and serve the community.

Plan to Expand Kidney Treatment Options Expected to Reach Full Senate in March

Virgin Islands residents needing kidney dialysis treatment to maintain their health are expected to benefit from an expansion of services from the Health Department. For more than a year, Health officials have waged a court battle to make sure enough resources were available through an arrangement with a private healthcare provider.

Peter’s Rest Convenience Center Now Under VIWMA Management

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will now oversee the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center (PRCC) on St. Croix. Bates Trucking is no longer affiliated with the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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