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35th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands — Senate Calendar for April 15-19

Source Staff -
Here is what's happening this week in the USVI Senate.

Local Food and Farm Council to Update Farmers, Fishers and Community on USVI Agricultural Plan

Local Food and Farm Council -
The implementation of the Agricultural Plan represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of food security in our territory, where currently 97% of the food supply is imported.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Extends Hours for Filing Tax Returns

Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue -
To obtain approval for an extension, the taxpayer must properly estimate the tax liability due and file the Form 4868 no later than April 15.

DPNR Now Accepting Applications for Commercial Fishing Licenses

Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources -
The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources reminds the public of the upcoming deadlines by the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for review of new applicants to the limited entry hook-and-line commercial fishing licenses program.

Plaskett Issues Statement on Chairman Jordan’s Letter to Social Media Companies

Source Staff -
“With the timing of a presidential election so near, one cannot wonder if your motivation is not in fact to open Americans up to foreign influence operations in service of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign,” Plaskett wrote in her letter.

USVI Shines as Premier Destination at 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference

Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands -
Revered as a steady leader in the Caribbean tourism industry, the USVI delegation showcased the territory and its growing accessibility around the cruise industry to key operators and businesses at the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference.

V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Offers Tax Tips for Filing 2023 Tax Return

V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue -
For the convenience of the public, the offices on St. Thomas and St. Croix will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13. It will also have extended hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, April 15.

LEPC Announces RFP Submission Deadlines for Federal Justice Assistance Grants

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission -
 The Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) has announced it is accepting proposals effective April 8 and closing on May 20, for three federal Justice Assistance Grants (FY2019, FY2020 and FY2021).

Governor Signs Bills Creating Kidney Disease Registry, Appropriating Funds for Olympic Committee

By Source staff -
A bill to create a chronic kidney disease registry was signed into law by Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. Wednesday, along with a bill appropriating $25,000 to the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee.

WAPA Reverses Accidental Billing Charges for 3K Customers

By Source Staff -
V.I. Water and Power Authority officials apologized Tuesday for additional charges that were added to the utility bills of about 3,000 customers and said that they are in the process of being reversed. 

Senator Frett-Gregory Advises Former UVI Employees to Submit for Retroactive Merit Pay

Source Staff -
“It is important that the affected employees visit the website or use the provided link to obtain their payment,” said Frett-Gregory.

First Day to Circulate Nomination Petitions and Papers Is Sunday, April 14

Elections Systems of the Virgin Islands -
Nomination Petitions and Papers for the 2024 Elections remain available until Tuesday, May 21.

GERS Ready to Pre-Qualify Members for Personal Loans Starting Tuesday

By Source staff -
Beginning Tuesday, active Government Employees’ Retirement System members interested in applying for a personal loan are invited to express their interest by visiting the GERS website at www.usvigers.com, GERS Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. announced on Monday.

VIDE: Temporary Summer Jobs Available for St. Croix Feeding Program

Summer Food Service Program -
This program, sponsored by the USDA and operating during the summer vacation break, aims to provide free meals that adhere to federal guidelines.

Officials Preparing for a Safe Carnival

By Mat Probasco -
A safe St. Thomas Carnival is more than policing, officials told the Senate’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety Thursday. It also includes food safety, waste management, and more.

Senators Concerned About Slow Hospital Rebuild, Emergency Wait Times, and Delayed Income

By Don Buchanan -
Sen. Ray Fonseca was saying look at the bright side. “The territory is getting two new hospitals and a cancer treatment facility on St. John.” Sen. Kenneth Gittens, however, approached it differently at Wednesday's Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services meeting.

V.I. Department of Education Provides Update on Territory-Wide Tablet Distribution

Virgin Islands Department of Education -
This federal initiative, led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), aims to enhance internet accessibility for households, facilitating crucial services such as work, education, healthcare and more. The program ceased accepting applications on Feb. 7. The VIDE is now providing a public update on the distribution of tablets supplied by Heritage Wireless.

Diabetes Takes Its Toll in Territory

By Don Buchanan -
Julia Sheen, executive director of the Diabetes Center of Excellence, testified Wednesday at the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services hearing that the territory has a dialysis crisis, and a high percentage of the territory’s population is susceptible to diabetes.

Elections System: Nomination Petitions/Papers Available Beginning Monday, April 8

Virgin Islands Elections System -
The Nomination Petitions and Papers will be available for pick up at the Elections Offices territory-wide. Office locations and times are as follows:

USVI Promotes Local Businesses, Enhances VisitUSVI.com with Powerful New Listing Features

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism -
This powerful feature offers participants personalized Google industry training, which maximizes their social and online footprint and provides potential visitors with an enhanced travel planning experience.

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