Category: Local government
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DELEGATE SUPPORTS MEDAL FOR ROSA PARKS
Virgin Islands Congressional Delegate Donna M. Christian-Christensen recently expressed her support for the introduction of new legislation to award a Congressional Gold…
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BERRY SETS FIRST FINANCE MEETING FEB. 10
Sen. Lorraine L. Berry has set the first meeting of the Senate Finance Committee, which she chairs, for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.…
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PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD TO MEET
The Public Finance Authority is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Government House.
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DELEGATE LOBBIES FOR SSI EXTENSION TO V.I.
At the annual retreat for House Democrats over the weekend, V.I. Delegate Donna M. Christian-Christensen raised with the commissioner of the Social…
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BOY SCOUTS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
In honor of the 89th anniversary of scouting in the United States and the 69th anniversary in the Virgin Islands, Gov. Charles…
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ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS EXAM DATE SET
Both the electricians and plumbers exams are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb.10, at 9 a.m. at the DLCA office.
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CHRISTENSEN OPPOSES LIVE TESTIMONY IN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
Virgin Islands Congressional Delegate Donna M. Christian-Christensen joined women members of the Congressional Black Caucus and other women’s organizations to decry the…
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GERS BOARD MEETS FEB. 9
The Government Employees Retirement System board of trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the GERS Orange Grove, St.…
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST
All junior and senior high school students may enter this year's Black History Month essay contest.
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LT. GOV. APPOINTS TWO MORE STAFFERS
Lt. Gov. Gerard Luz James II has announced two more staff appointments: Michael Burton to be public information officer and Averly A.…
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GOV. TURNBULL PROCLAIMS MID-WIVES WEEK
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has deemed the week of Feb. 7 to 13 as "Mid-Wives"week in the Virgin Islands. The proclamation coincides…
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CDBG APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for submitting applications for Community Development Block Grant projects has been extended to Feb.26.
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V.I. FIRE SERVICE OFFICE HOURS
The V.I. Fire Service has resumed regular working hours at the Mandela Circle office.
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BERRY TO PUBLIC WORKS: FIX ROADS
Sen. Lorraine Berry is asking Public Works officials to repair roads, replace street lights and clean clogged drains across St. Thomas.
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ROY MARTIN NAMED TAX ASSESSOR
Roy L. Martin has been named head of the Tax Assessor's Office. He is a 30-year employee of the office.
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FEBRUARY PROCLAIMED BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed February as Black History Month in the Virgin Islands. This year marks the 34th anniversary of…
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REVISED 1040INFO TAX FORMS AVAILABLE
Revised 1040INFO forms are now available at the V.I. Internal Revenue Bureau. The form must be used by every individual who is…
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GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SCHOOL NURSES WEEK
Governor Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed the week of Jan.24-30 as School Nurses Week.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has proclaimed the week of Jan.31 through Feb.6, as "Catholic Schools Week."
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DONASTORG AND TURNBULL TO MEET ON Y2K
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg, who authored legislation eight months ago to establish a Y2K oversight committee, will meet with Gov. Turnbull on…
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HEALTH FAIR
School nurses sponsoring a health Fair.
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W-2VI FORMS MUST GO OUT BY JAN.31
V.I. employers are reminded it is required that they file W-2VI forms by Jan. 31 to avoid penalties.
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SEN. BERRY MEETS WITH OFFICIALS OF DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR
Here is a press release issued Sunday from the Office of Sen. Lorainne Berry reporting on her meeting with officials from the…
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GERS PRE-RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
GERS will hold a pre-retirement workshop for members over the age of 30 on Wednesday, Feb.3, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.…
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DELEGATE TO HOLD PUBLIC HEALTH FORUMS
Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christian-Christensen will hold forums Jan. 26, 27 and 28 for government officials and the general public to…
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SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE TO CHANGE
The school bus schedule will be changed so that students can be picked up closer to their homes.
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PRAXIS EXAM TO BE GIVEN
The Praxis exam will be held at UVI, St. Thomas campus, Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, June 12 for teachers new to…
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POLICE DEPARTMENT STILL ACCEPTING WEAPONS
The V.I. Police Department is still accepting weapons no longer needed or wanted — even without an official gun amnesty.
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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CLINIC CHANGES
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Maternal and Child Health will move its services to the Roy L. Schneider Hospital-Community Health Clinic.
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DONASTORG SEEKS HEARING ON PSC ACTIONS
Sen. Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg has asked Senate President Vargrave A. Richards to convene a Committee of the Whole meeting to hear testimony…