Category: Local government
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This Week's Senate Calendar
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.
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Division of Property Tax Issues 2009 Property Tax Bills
The 2009 real property tax bills are being issued. The 2009bills are issued to the property owners of record as of January…
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DOH Holds Public Forum on Navigating the Economic Downturn
The Department of Health’s Division of Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Services invites residents to a public forum on how families…
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Election Systems Offices Close for Training
According to a press release issued Friday by the Office of the Election System of the Virgin Islands, the offices will be…
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Christensen Announces Deadline for CBCF Congressional Internships
The deadline to apply for the summer session of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Congressional Internship Program is March 22.
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DOH Observes National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Department of Health’s STD/HIV/TB Program will host two educational forums as part of activities commemorating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness…
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Caribbean Farmers Can Sign Up for USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications year-round for the popular Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Farmers interested in CSP should…
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Fredriksted Health Care Receives HHS Funding
Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen has announced that the Frederiksted Health Care Inc. Clinic will receive $87,262 from the United States…
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VIWMA Introduces “Big Belly” Solar Waste Receptacles
The V.I. Waste Management Authority is currently installing six solar recycling and compaction units, known as the “BigBelly,” throughout the territory.
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DOL Triggers Tier 4 Emergency Unemployment Compensation
The Virgin Islands has triggered “off” Tier 4 of Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits.
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Division of Personnel Launches ‘Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies’
The Division of Personnel has announced the launch of the Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies program in cooperation with CIGNA.
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Firearm Bureau Offices Close for Training
The staff at the VIPD Firearms Bureau in both districts will be closed for two days each to participate in scheduled training.
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FYI: Black History Month Proclaimed in the USVI
Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. proclaims February as a time to reflect upon the contributions and accomplishments of Americans of African descent.
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AgFair Meetings Scheduled
The 41st Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the USVI will be held from Feb. 18-20. The theme is “Youth in Agriculture…
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Insurance Licensing Exam on St. Thomas Scheduled
The insurance agent licensing exam will be administered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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VIDOL Names Career.VI the Official Job Resource in the Territory
Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the department’s active collaboration with the territory’s largest job…
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Banking and Insurance Expands Consumer Assistance Programs
The Division of Banking and Insurance’s consumer protection programs available to the Virgin Islands community will be expanded through the Affordable Care…
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FYI: Boy Scout Week Proclaimed in the V.I.
Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. proclaims Feb. 5-12 to be Boy Scout Week in the Virgin Islands and emphasizes its positive impact…
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Education Joins in National School Counseling Recognition
The V.I. Department of Education officials are joining others around the country in National School Counseling Week celebrations, which run from Feb.…
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BIR Reminds Businesses of Postal Excise Taxes
The Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue reminds the business community that items imported into the territory via the United States Postal…
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Applicants Sought for 2012 Summer Food Service Program
Applications for the 2012 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) are now available.
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DHPR Offices to Close Temporarily
The Department of Housing, Parks and Recreation advises the general public that its St. Croix offices will close temporarily on Jan. 31.
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BIR Reminds Public of Red Hook Office Location
All taxpayers are reminded that the Virgin Islands Bureau of Internal Revenue’s St. Thomas office is now located in Red Hook at…
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Fire Service Lifts Burning Permit Ban in District
Effective immediately, the ban on burning permits has been lifted for the St. Thomas-St. John District.
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Government Auction Completes First Round of Property Sales
The Division of Real Property Tax has completed the territory’s first round of delinquent property auctions with the conclusion of the St.…
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Insurance Licensing Exam on St. Croix Scheduled
The Division of Banking and Insurance will administer the insurance agent licensing exam on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
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Property Auctions Take Place January 25
The Division of Real Property Tax will hold its first auction of delinquent properties in the St. Thomas-St. John district on Wednesday,…
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Human Services Announces Changes in Medicare Part D
The Department of Human Services announces modifications have been made to the 2012 Community Care Prescription Plan Medicare Part D (CCRx) with…
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FYI: Governor Proclaims UVI Jubilee Year
Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. proclaims the 50th anniversary of the University of the Virgin Islands, whichhas delivered educational programs and services…
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Division of Real Property Tax Concludes First Round of Property Auctions
The Division of Real Property Tax concluded its first round of auctions of properties in delinquent payment status of ten or more…