The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion are partnering again to observe Memorial Day 2019. The procession will start at Frederiksted Post Office Square and proceed to the Frederiksted Cemetery for the graveside ceremony. After the graveside ceremony, people will proceed to the Frederiksted waterfront (in front of the Verne I. […]
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), in partnership with Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) and the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism announces that the installation of the first Little Free Library (LFL) on St. Croix has been postponed until further notice due to inclement weather.
The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Grove Place Weed and Seed Program invites the public to participate in a town hall meeting. The panel will discuss: “Get to Know the Law on Marijuana.” The panelists will give a brief overview of laws that govern marijuana usage/possession. The floor will then be open to a question […]
Agenda: The committee will meet to consider the following bills: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0038 -- A Resolution posthumously honoring and commending Alwyn “Big Al” Baptiste Sr. for his outstanding contributions to the music industry and to the Virgin Islands community (Sponsored by Sen. Javan E. James Sr.) Bill No. 33-0039 – A Resolution honoring […]
The 19th Elected Virgin Islands Board of Education (VIBE) will convene a regular board meeting via video conference. The VIBE may go into executive session at any time during the meeting to discuss certain matters as permitted or required by Virgin Islands law.
The Summer 2019 Bi-annual Virgin Islands Archery Championships will be held today. The tournament is co-sponsored by St. Croix Archery Club, the Virgin Islands Archery Federation (VIAF), and DPNR's Fish & Wildlife archery program. The tournament “… gives the territory’s archers a chance to formally gauge their current skill level and challenge themselves to set […]
The VI Jazz Collective will perform tonight. The Court Yard will open at 7 p.m., hosted by “Hot on the Spot” and “Armstrong Ice Cream. Tickets: Adults cost $20; students cost $10; children under 10 years old are for free but need a ticket to secure a seat. Ticket Sale Locations: Frenchtown Deli, The Medicine […]
President William Clinton will host a two-day meeting of Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery at UVI St. Thomas. The meeting will convene leaders from government, business and civil society, continuing the dialogue on building a stronger, more resilient Caribbean in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. Participants will […]
Call to Order: Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. Invocation: Pastor Jerry Languedoc/Seventh-day Adventist Church Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Alicia V. Barnes Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Standing Committees Consideration of Floor Agenda Consideration of Resolution Consideration of Bill: The Thirty-Third Legislature will convene into Committee of the Whole to […]
The St. Croix District Governing Board of Directors of the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center will hold its monthly meeting. All board meetings are open to the public.
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts (CMCArts) will open a new exhibit with a reception set for this evening. The exhibit is called “Pride Thru Art 2019.” The opening reception will have a cash bar and refreshments by BARB’s BITES. The artwork will be on display in the upstairs gallery June 6-27. This exhibition will […]
The Carl Plaskett Virgin Islands National Track and Field Championship will be held. The competition will include standard running, throwing and jumping events for male and female athletes including youths, juniors, open/seniors and masters. VITFF Hall of Famer Carl Plaskett was the first international track and field medal winner and Olympian in the 1968 Olympics […]
In celebration of Olympic Month, members of the VI Cycling Federation (VICF) will show its Olympic spirit by taking part in the Ride To The Rings Road Race. The race will offer three distances (15 miles, 29 miles, 45 miles) and will start at Cramer's Park in Cottongarden. All racing categories will circle St. Croix's […]
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (VIOC) invites everyone to participate in its annual VIOC Golf Tournament called “Scramble to Lima." It's a four-person scramble and tee off time is 9 a.m. Sign up at the Carambola Golf Course.
The 19th Annual Kayak for Kids fundraiser for Queen Louise Home for Children is set to kick-off the summer and raise over $20,000 for the residential foster care program. The program is a safe-haven for children in the Virgin Islands who are abused, neglected and/or abandoned. This year’s kayak route will feature the scenic shorelines […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States
Commissioner-nominee Positive T. A. Nelson will host a V.I. Department of Agriculture meeting of farmers. Points of discussion will include services offered through the Department of Agriculture concerning farmers’ expectancy regarding leased property, delinquencies, overall compliance, securing livestock and the importance of providing and/or updating contact information. In addition, updates on drought and water conservation practices, farm […]
The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission will hold a special meeting. It will take place at the PSC Conference Room, No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4, Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas via teleconference at the V.I. Board of Education Office at No. 6 King Street, Christiansted, St. Croix
Agenda: The committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a meeting to reconsider the nomination and consider the following bills: BLOCK I 2 p.m. Nominee: Daryl Jaschen, director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) BLOCK II 4 p.m. Bill No. 33-0009 -- An Act amending Title 20, part II, chapter 37, subchapter II, section […]
Austen Stovall, National Coral Reef Management Fellow for the U.S. Virgin Islands, will give a talk about the Power of Citizen Science. Citizen Science serves as a rich tool to increase the scale of biological monitoring, data gathering and scientific understanding. On St. Croix, community members have endless opportunities to lend their hand to important […]
Viya will host the next St. Croix Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours. Come and hear about its exciting new campaign “This is How I Viya.” Find out all the ways Viya is redefining mobile in the Virgin Islands. The event will include the $3 Chamber Bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, door prizes and […]
The Office of Senator Stedmann Hodge Jr. is presenting a Town Hall. The V.I. Department of Labor and the Inner City Fund will be sharing information on Workforce Development and Grant Funding for internship and apprenticeship programs. Sen. Hodge will provide a progress report, probate and real property value tax information.
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
Learn to snorkel or advance those skills for fun with the St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA). Children, teens and adults are welcome. No experience is needed -- just enthusiasm. Snorkel guides and snorkel gear (masks, snorkels and vests) are provided. Or bring your own. Registration is not required, but always appreciated. Please bring own drinking […]
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony on the following Resolutions and bills: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bill No. 33-0020 – A Resolution honoring and commending Tishelle Knight for her accomplishments, service and musical contributions to the Virgin Islands (Sponsored by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) BLOCK II 11:10 a.m. to Noon […]
The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation (VIGHHFC) Board of Directors will hold a Territorial Board meeting via conference call. If there are any questions or concerns, call the VIGHHFC and St. Croix District Governing Board Executive Assistant Helen Danielson at 772-7324 or 277- 2930. If there are any questions or concerns, call the […]
In June, Caribbean Cinemas celebrates 50 years since its foundation in Puerto Rico, and it wants to acknowledge it with its patrons today. A movie ticket’s price will be $5.50 for regular format shows, $7 for CXC (on St. Croix), and Cine Combo (85 ounces popcorn and 32 ounces soda), will be offered with a […]
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony on the status of the territory’s overall hurricane preparedness. BLOCK I 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testifiers 1-1:30 p.m. LUNCH BLOCK II 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Testifiers BLOCK III 3-5 p.m. Bill No. 33-0068 -- An Act to amend Title 20, part II, chapter 32, subchapter I […]
Revised Agenda II The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider bills and nominations. BLOCK I: 10 a.m. to noon Bill No. 33-0038 -- A Resolution posthumously honoring and commending Alwyn “Big Al” Baptiste Sr. for his outstanding contributions to the music industry and to the Virgin Islands community. Bill No. 33-0039 -- A Resolution […]
The Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its annual commercial fisher meetings in June. The St. Thomas-St. John commercial fisher meeting will be held this evening. The meetings will discuss topics including electronic reporting of commercial fisheries data, renewal of business licenses, completion of W-9 forms required for fisheries disaster aid, updates to the […]
Revised Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following bills. BLOCK I: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Bill No. 33-0072 -- An Act appropriating $39,467,909 that was awarded to the Virgin Islands Medical Assistance Program as a result of a multi-year account reconciliation and review of several of the territory’s health care […]
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) invites the public to attend the 2019 Housing Expo. These Housing Expos are intended as a one-stop shop to make information available to homeowners and potential homeowners. Exhibitors will include banks/mortgage lenders, hardware and building suppliers, contractors, developers, real estate agents, homeowners insurance companies, landscapers, and solar and […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) will sponsor the Disaster Preparedness Expo 2019. There will be vendors, food, DJ/ Music, local entertainment, raffle prizes and giveaways. There will be free admission and parking. At the Disaster Preparedness Expo participants will learn how to: Prepare family, pets and property for a disaster, Talk to experts […]
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. 9 a.m. Office of Management and Budget LUNCH – Noon 1 p.m. Department of Finance 3 p.m. Public Finance Authority
The next Long-Term Recovery Group meeting is scheduled for today. It is a cooperative body made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government businesses and other organizations working within St. Croix to assist individuals and families as they recover from Hurricane Maria.
The St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is a cooperative body that is made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business and other organizations working on St. Croix to assist individuals and families as they recover from Hurricane Maria. The goal of the LTRG is to match recovery resources with community needs in […]
Call to Order: Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. Invocation: Pastor Jerry Languedoc/Seventh-day Adventist Church Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Alicia V. Barnes, Legislative Secretary Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Standing Committees Consideration of Floor Agenda Consideration of Nominations: Daryl Jaschen, director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) Nominations Subject […]
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's Board of Governors will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. To purchase a meeting agenda booklet that includes supporting documentation for each agenda item, please contact Mrs. Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Agenda: The committee is meeting to receive testimony and to consider the following: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To receive testimony on the following: 1. Updates on school consolidation and school closure in each district 2. Summer maintenance program to include the status of the FEMA project worksheets 3. Summer academic offerings 4. Status of […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands 9 a.m. Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) LUNCH -- Noon 1 p.m. Virgin Islands Fire Service 3 p.m. Virgin Islands Territorial Management Agency (VITEMA)
With the start of hurricane season this month, Airbnb and long-term recovery groups are teaming up this week to provide preparedness training for homeowners in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nearly two years since hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the islands, these town hall sessions are positioning residents to be equipped for the coming season. All […]
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor’s Division of Banking, Insurance & Financial Regulation will administer the insurance licensing exam. Registration for the exam and payment of the $50 examination fee will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.
For the second year, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is partnering with Airbnb to host town hall meetings across the territory. They are free and open to the public. Attendees can learn how to leverage Airbnb’s booking platform, how to market their properties successfully as well as what their responsibilities and protections are […]
The 19th Elected Virgin Islands Board of Education will convene a Regular Board Meeting via video conference at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 28, and will continue at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29. Both meetings will be held in board of education offices at St. Thomas and St. Croix.
The UVI Research and Technology Park Board (RTPark) of Directors has scheduled a decision meeting. The board meeting, which will be conducted in person and via phone conference, will discuss applications and compliance matters. Due to limited seating, an RSVP is preferred for attendance. Those who RSVP will receive details on phone conference dial-in information.
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]
Bush Tribe will lead an evening kayak trip at Salt River. The bioluminescent kayak trip sets out before sundown giving participants a chance to see the sunset before heading over to Mangrove Lagoon to see the bioluminescent dinoflagellates, glow worms and comb jellies. Space is limited so registration is required. Minimum age is 6 years […]
CCT continues its 34th season with “Sarah & Addie,” a collection of short Caribbean plays. Written by the late Anton C. Teytaud in Crucian dialect, “Sarah & Addie” is a collage of entertaining vignettes centering on the island ‘market women’ of the 1940s and 50s who were looked to as important sources of humorous commentary, […]