This Week’s Senate Calendar August 19 – 23
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.
Licensing and Consumer Affairs to Resume Normal Hours of Operation
DLCA informs the public that its office located at 8201 Sub Base, Suite 1, St. Thomas, will resume normal hours of operation beginning Monday, Aug. 19.
EMS Ambulances Stationed at Brown Sr. Fire Station While Schneider Undergoes Repairs
Fire Service Director Daryl George said he expects the repairs at Schneider Medical Center will take a few weeks to complete, and during that time, St. Thomas EMS will continue to operate out of the Omar Brown Fire Station.
Lieutenant Governor Roach Names Monica Carbon Chief of Staff
In her capacity as chief of staff, attorney Carbon will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the office under the direction of the lieutenant governor.
VITEMA Enlists Community Emergency Response Team; First St. Croix Training Canceled
VITEMA is offering free Community Emergency Response Team training to the public on all three islands in August, equipping interested community volunteers with the necessary tools to assist governmental response in a time of crisis.
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Project Safe Neighborhoods Sponsor Camp DEFY
Camp trainers and facilitators are provided by the Virgin Islands Police Department and the Virgin Islands National Guard.
Members of 33rd Legislature Meet with Governor Bryan
Agenda items included disaster recovery, TEFRA/Rebasing of Medicaid and Medicare, healthcare, summer maintenance at the Department of Education, federal funding for workforce development and crime.
CBP Announces Deployment of Mobile Passport Control in P.R.
The San Juan Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday the upcoming implementation of Mobile Passport Control (MPC) in Puerto Rico.
Governor Convenes 2nd Meeting of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Group
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan, which was developed with assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce, is guided by the private sector, while the public sector supports the plan’s framework.
Schneider Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Now Under Repair
Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) advises the public that emergency repairs will begin in the Emergency Room on Friday, Aug. 9 and continue through Monday, Aug. 19.
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Mutiny Distillery Holds Grand Opening for the Public | St. Croix Source
An estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people flocked to free festivities Saturday afternoon and early evening as Mutiny Vodka Distillery celebrated its grand opening at Estate Sion Farm.Who needs island dairy when you can have vodka.
