The Virgin Islands Department of Education, State Office of Special Education (SOSE), will present the results of its 9th Annual Parental Satisfaction Survey. The public meetings are open to parents and guardians of children receiving special education and related services, SOSE team members, members of the Virgin Islands Advisory Panel on Special Education (VIAPSE), district […]
Virgin Islands Clergy Peace Coalition (Restore, Rebound, Rebuild) invites the public to join local faith and other community leaders for a conversation about putting faith into action. This event is an informational meeting to coordinate and act. Following a recent workshop on trauma and gun violence, community leaders selected four initiatives deemed necessary to reduce […]
Agenda: The 33rd Legislature will convene in a Committee of the Whole Hearing to receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the V.I. Public Services Commission.
The Virgin Islands Port Authority 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 Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
The St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) will hold its Parent Night meeting. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to learn more about the school and programs offered to students.
Agenda: The committee will continue its August 16th agenda and receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, which will give an update on status and operations of the Authority.
Agenda: BLOCK I 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bill No. 33-0103 -- An Act amending the following provisions of the Virgin Islands Code: (1) Title 3, chapter 25, subchapter VI, by adding a new section 583d providing for maternity, paternity and adoption leave for government employees; (2) Title 19, part I, chapter 7, by adding […]
The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearings today, via teleconference between VIPA Conference Room at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix and the PSC Conference Room, 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 in Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas.
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony and consider nominations and bills. BLOCK I 9-10:15 a.m. Daphine B. Harley, member nominee, V.I. Waste Management Authority Board BLOCK II 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Miguel Tricoche, member nominee, Representative Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, V.I. Cannabis Advisory Board Dr. Catherine A. Kean, member nominee, […]
Join AARP in the Virgin Islands as it celebrates the friendship of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in collaboration with the VI/PR Friendship Committee. There will be an entire line up of events that include jazz, Latin music by the main attraction ?l Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and much more. Registration is required […]
New Horizon Women’s Democratic Club will host a “High Tea." The refreshments will include fine teas, light bites, confectionaries, music, gifts and more. The event is open to the general public and provides an opportunity to meet and greet the “Lady Leaders” of the Virgin Islands Democratic Party. The proceeds from this event benefit the Maria […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0150: An Act posthumously honoring and commending Manassah Francis for his significant entrepreneurship and service to the people of the Virgin Islands (Sponsored by Sen. Marvin A. Blyden) 10:30 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0113 -- A Resolution to posthumously honor and commend […]
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.
Agenda: The committee will consider the following bills and review updates from the Department of Labor. BLOCK I 9 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0019 -- An Act amending Title 17, chapter 7, section 61a of the Virgin Islands Code regarding the school year. (Proposed by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) Bill. No. 33-0102 – An […]
For those who are 18-64, receive Social Security disability benefits and want to go back to work, the Territorial ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) offers a free workshop on “The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act.” There will be a complimentary lunch.
Friends of the St. Croix USVI National Parks will host Lise Sorensen giving the October presentation: The Impact of Disasters on Cultural and Natural Heritage -- How We Commemorate Them. She is a Ph.D. student in anthropology at the University of Oxford. Sorensen will talk on heritage on St. Croix against the backdrop of the […]
Agenda: The Thirty-Third Legislature will convene in a Committee of the Whole Hearing to receive testimony from the Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery.
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts will hold a reception as part of its Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico Friendship Celebration with an art exhibit and with music by Adriana and Romanza. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. Admission is $10 per person or $8 per person with CMCArts Membership Card (memberships are available […]
The St. Croix Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) Youth Committee is working to help youth and organizations that serve youth to regain momentum lost after hurricanes Irma and Maria. It invites leaders of youth serving organizations, community leaders, and youth to participate in a World Cafe' format discussion as LTRG focuses on solutions to the […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills and lease agreements: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0219 -- An Act amending Act No. 7589 to extend the time within which the Enterprise Zone Commission may confer benefits under Title 29, chapter 19, subchapter III of the Virgin Islands Code to areas designated as Commercial […]
The USVI Soccer Association Senior Men National Team will be taking on Barbados in home and away action for the start of the second month of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Nations League tournament. The USVI senior men played the first of two games with Barbados on Saturday, Oct. […]
Government Employees Retirement Board (GERS) Board will convene its regular meeting via video conference. It can also be streamed live on YouTube at GERS of the Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism's Division of Festivals will host an important meeting of the Calypso Monarch Competition Committee. All individuals interested in competing in the 2019/2020 Calypso Monarch competition are invited to attend this meeting.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0095 – An Act amending Title 34 of the Virgin Islands Code by adding a new chapter 18, enacting the “Virgin Islands Medicaid Program Integrity Act (Sponsored by Sen. Novelle E. Francis Jr.) Bill No. 33-0118 – An Act […]
University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service (UVI-CES) will begin its 3-Day World Food Day observance with a “Hunger Banquet.” (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) The banquet is open to fourth through ninth graders, representatives from the Department of Education and other community leaders. The following two days will have many events and activities […]
The St. Croix Federation of Teachers will host its 39th Annual TEACH Conference. The TEACH acronym stands for ‘Together Educating America’s Children.’ This year’s theme is Educators Building the Pathway Towards a Career-Ready Future. The keynote speaker will be Dr. John Jackson of the Schott Foundation, who will speak on public education. The conference is […]
The V.I. Casino Control Commission has scheduled a Special Commission Meeting. Representatives from DIVI Carina Bay Resort and Casino will provide a status update on hurricane recovery efforts, the transfer of Grapetree Shores Inc. Common Stock and on a request for an extension license. The Caravelle Hotel Casino will present a petition for an Operation […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 33-0189 -- An Act amending Title 3, chapter 7 of the Virgin Islands Code by designating the existing sections as subchapter I and adding a new subchapter II establishing the Virgin Islands Virtual Information System. (Proposed by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) Bill. No. […]
The Virgin Islands Parole Board will host a Town Hall meeting that will introduce the members of the board to the community, outline the role of board members, and inform the public of initiatives for this year. The public will be provided the opportunity to ask questions of the board.
Daryl Wade, acting CEO and president of viNGN, will convene a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN).
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bill No. 33-0126 – An Act amending Title 3, chapter 1 of the Virgin Islands Code by adding a new section 27i establishing the Virgin Islands Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Office of the Governor. (Proposed by Sen. […]
The V.I. Department of Tourism's Division of Festivals is inviting booth owners and vendors to join the Division of Festivals team for a meeting on updating booth owners and vendors on plans for the upcoming 2019/2020 Crucian Christmas Festival, as well as to facilitate the allocation of booth numbers.
Agenda: The Committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following nominations: BLOCK I: 9 – 9:30 a.m. Kurt G. Marsh Jr., nominee, Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission District of St. Thomas-St. John BLOCK II: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Edward Foerstel, nominee, Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Commission District of St. Thomas-St. John Kurt G. Marsh Jr., […]
The V.I. Department of Tourism's Division of Festivals Committee chairs and co-chairs will meet. The purpose of the meeting is to update committee chairpersons on festival plans and to answer questions about the various committees.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 33-0136 -- A Resolution honoring and commending Valrica Miranda Maria Bryson for her contributions to the Virgin Islands school system, her mentorship of Virgin Islands youth and her many years as a music […]
The Virgin Islands Board of Education will convene a regular meeting via video conference. The meeting will be held in VI Board of Education offices in Christiansted and on St. Thomas. The board may go into executive session at any time during the meeting to discuss certain matters as permitted or required by the Virgin […]
Entrepreneurs and business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands can now learn unique and simple ways to evaluate, expand and create a business with the Business Model Canvas Workshops. These free workshops will be held on St. Thomas and on St. Croix. Both workshops will be held from 1-5 p.m. Presented by Lynne R. Henkiel, […]
The Yvonne Ashley Galiber Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. (YAGF) will host “Let’s Talk About the TaTas: a community discussion about cancer and support.” Speakers will demonstrate how to do a breast self-examination, discuss their diagnoses, the many facets of treatment and survival; others will share their experiences as caregivers to a cancer patient. Families are […]
The V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) will host a “Git Up Against Domestic Violence Dance Challenge” in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year, DVSAC closes Awareness Month with a creative event in order to encourage positive expression as a form of communicating about violence.
Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a one-day English assembly on Saturday. (The same program will be held in Spanish on Sunday, Oct. 27). The theme of the assembly is “Love Builds Up.” Willmar Acevedo, spokesperson for the assembly, explained, “The presentations will help all who attend to apply Biblical principles about love in our lives.” The […]
Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands will host a Halloween event: ‘Jumbies in the Garden’ and costume parade, co-hosted by St. Croix Children’s Museum. The cost is $5 for adults; children 13 and under are free. The fun will include pop-up interactive Children’s Museum activities in the Great Hall, an UNO Bounce House, and entertainment […]
The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) invites the community to the 22nd Annual Eastern Caribbean Island Cultures Conference to be held for four days (Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Saturday, Nov. 2). This year’s conference, focusing on: “languages, kinds of literatures and cultures of the Eastern and Greater Caribbean,” will feature Dr. George Franklin, better […]
Agenda: The 33rd Legislature will convene in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following Major Coastal Zone Management Permit CZJ-04-14 (W) Summer End Group LLC – Major Coastal Zone Management Permit No. CZJ-04-14 (W). The subject permits allow for the construction of a slip marina, designated field of up to 75 moorings, […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Education New Schools Advisory Committee is holding a series of meetings in October to share its current work and to gain public input on the planning and construction of new and modernized public schools in the territory.The meetings are expected to be interactive, with attendees participating in small-group discussions, planning […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bill: Bill No. 33-0109 – An Act amending Title 16, chapter 1, subsection II of the Virgin Islands Code by prohibiting the issuance of a Marriage License to persons under the age of 18.
The Virgin Islands Department of Education New Schools Advisory Committee is holding a series of meetings in October to share its current work and to gain public input on the planning and construction of new and modernized public schools in the territory. The meetings are expected to be interactive, with attendees participating in small-group discussions, […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s St. Croix Adult Education Program will hold an Open House. This event aims to encourage and assist adults to become self-sufficient and obtain the skills and knowledge necessary for employment and economic growth. Various community groups and organizations will provide attendees with a wide variety of educational and informational […]
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, contact Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony and to consider the following bills: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0007 -- An Act amending Title 23, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19, section 1556 to increase the retirement pension for National Guard members. (Proposed by Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff) Bill No. 33-0034 -- An Act […]
The Virgin Islands Department of Education New Schools Advisory Committee is holding a series of meetings in October to share its current work and to gain public input on the planning and construction of new and modernized public schools in the territory. The meetings are expected to be interactive, with attendees participating in small-group discussions, […]
The Division of Banking, Insurance and 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, Oct. 30. Registrations will not be accepted after this date.
The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet. The meeting will begin with regular session agenda items. UVI’s President Dr. David Hall will present the President’s Report. He will be followed by Board Chairman Henry Smock with the Chairman’s Comments. The board will receive an update report from Research and Technology Park […]
The U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Association’s (USVISA) Premier Men’s League will kick off today with a pre-season Soccerama. Games will be played on St. Croix and St. Thomas. The Soccerama schedule continues every Sunday and Thursday until Nov. 24. The games are free to attend. There will be entertainment; food and drinks will be on […]