Christiansted National Historic Site and the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center at UVI are collaborating on development of an exhibit, tentatively titled “Slavery to Freedom.” This exhibit is the culmination of five years of archeological research, fieldwork and community engagement as part of the Slave Wrecks Project. The National Park Service (NPS) and UVI welcome […]
No committee meetings will be held today.
The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission (VICCC) has scheduled a special commission meeting. Representatives of the DIVI Carina Bay Resort and Casino will be in attendance to provide a status update. VIGL, doing business as the Caravelle Hotel Casino, will present its petition for an operation certificate and permanent Class IV Casino License, provide a […]
Christiansted National Historic Site and the Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center at UVI are collaborating on development of an exhibit, tentatively titled “Slavery to Freedom.” This exhibit is the culmination of five years of archeological research, fieldwork and community engagement as part of the Slave Wrecks Project. The National Park Service (NPS) and UVI welcome […]
No committee meetings will be held today.
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following: The Family Assistance Program, Contracts, Meals on Wheels, Queen Louise Home and Herbert Grigg Home for the Aged, Juvenile Justice, Higher Achievement Wisdom and Knowledge (HAWK), Youth Rehabilitation Center (YRC), Medical Assistant Program (MAP), Residential Services, the Sea View Nursing Home, behavioral health care services, grants, […]
The Fabric of Caribbean Consciousness event will feature artists Lauren Baccus, Suenita Banwaree, Stephanie Brown, Yemaya Jones Danielle Kearns and Elisa McKay.
National Park Service will host Alexandra Gulick, who will speak on “Green Turtles and Greener Pastures: The Role of Grazing in Caribbean Seagrass Ecosystems.” She will discuss the foraging and behavioral ecology of green turtles in seagrass ecosystems. Using herbivore “exclosures” and stationary benthic cameras, Gulick is evaluating the role of green turtle grazing in […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the following bills: BLOCK I ((a.m. to noon) 1. Bill No. 33-0014 -- To amend Section 13 of Act No. 7261 as amended by striking “$7,000,000” and inserting “$10,000,000” and Section 13 of Act No. 7261 as amended by Act No. 8125 is amended by striking “outstanding employer […]
Sen. Alicia V. Barnes along with Sen. Allison L. DeGazon, Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory and Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw will host a roundtable discussion in recognition of International Women’s Day. Confirmed panelists include former female members of the V.I. Legislature and women leaders in the community. This year’s theme, #BalanceforBetter, addresses gender balance in all sectors: […]
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