President Biden’s Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for Families, Businesses
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding President Biden’s new executive actions bringing economic and food relief to Americans.
This Week’s Senate Calendar – January 25-29, 2021
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.
DLCA to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Liquor Licenses
Four virtual public hearings will address community concerns on applications for a ‘Tavern Keeper A’ liquor license to conduct business activity listed as “Bar sales of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Government House on the Air in January
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. encourages residents in the community to tune in and call in with questions, ideas or comments.
Labor Announces 2021 Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount, Taxable Wage Base
The Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount (MWBA) in the Virgin Islands for the benefit year beginning Jan. 1, 2021, is $677 and the Taxable Wage Base (TWB) for employer contributions is $32,500.
Human Services Allows 90-Day Extension on Expired Senior Discount Cards on St. Croix
The V.I. Department of Human Services is requesting that businesses and banking institutions recognize this announcement as the official extension for Senior Discount Cards.
President Joe Biden Executive Orders and Presidential Actions – First Day
With a new president in office, a reader took note of what seems to be a lot of significant policy changes and actions on the first full day of his presidency. See them all here.
Labor Updates Workers’ Compensation Coverage Info for Injured Workers
Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy has announced rate changes provided by the Workers’ Compensation Administration for the 2021 maximum benefit amount and increases made to benefits.
Congresswoman Plaskett Releases Statement Celebrating Inauguration of Biden and Harris
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released a statement in honor of newly inaugurated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Health Monitors Reports of Adverse Reactions to Moderna Vaccine in California
The guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Response Team is not to remove the vaccines from the current inventory.
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contamination at the shuttered resort at Caneel Bay and plans to sue to try to make it happen. One member plans to sue over the matter. #visource #usvi #News
Island Green Demands Environmental Cleanup at Caneel Bay Resort | St. John Source
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The board of Island Green Living Association, a non-profit on St. John focused on environmental issues, has voted unanimously in support of demanding a thorough cleanup of environmental contaminationI think this is asking for the bare minimum. How dare they "love" St. John and leave this sort of mess? Take you asbestos with you.
I'm listening right now to the Zoom meeting panel discussion. It's horribly upsetting. :/
