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Charlotte Amalie
Sunday, May 19, 2024

Free Entrepreneurship Training Workshops

University of the Virgin Islands' Cooperative Extension Service Room No. 133, Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix

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, […]

YAG Breast Cancer Community Discussion

The Fred Hotel Frederiksted, St. Croix

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 […]

‘Git Up Against Domestic Violence Dance Challenge’

Sion Farm Shopping Center -- Suite No. 1 parking lot, St. Croix

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 Convention

Assembly Hall, 23-C North Carlton Road, Frederiksted

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 Halloween for Kids

Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands St. Croix

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 […]

Senate: Committee of the Whole

Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room St. John

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, […]

WAPA Board Emergency Meeting

WAPA Sunny Isle Office St. Croix

The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will hold an emergency meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Public Meeting on New, Modernized Schools

Claude O. Markoe Elementary School cafeteria St. Croix

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 […]

Senate: Youth, Sports and Recreation

Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall St. Thomas

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.

Public Meetings to Get Input on New, Modernized Schools

Juanita Gardine K-8 School auditorium St. Croix

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, […]