The Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion are partnering again to observe Memorial Day 2019. On St. Thomas, the event will begin with a graveside ceremony at Western Cemetery No. 1. A procession will follow starting from Western Cemetery No. 1 via Kronprindsens Gade, making a right before the Sts. Peter […]
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's (VIPA) Board of Governors will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. The original meeting was to be held May 29, but has been rescheduled for today. To purchase a meeting agenda booklet that includes supporting documentation for each agenda item, please contact Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet […]
Charlotte Amalie High School’s administration invites all incoming ninth-graders and their parents/guardians to a pre-orientation meeting. The meeting will cover school expectations and experiences, available programs, school uniform requirements, summer assignments and demographics. Students will have the opportunity to take ID pictures and sign up for the Summer Bridge Program.
Agenda: The committee will meet to consider the following bills: BLOCK I Bill No. 33-0038 -- A Resolution posthumously honoring and commending Alwyn “Big Al” Baptiste Sr. for his outstanding contributions to the music industry and to the Virgin Islands community (Sponsored by Sen. Javan E. James Sr.) Bill No. 33-0039 – A Resolution honoring […]
The Office of Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff invites the public to ‘A Day of Remembrance and Reflection’ as we seek God's protection for the upcoming hurricane season and give thanks for how far we have come. Residents will be provided tips for hurricane preparedness and information on registering for the senior registry.
The 19th Elected Virgin Islands Board of Education (VIBE) will convene a regular board meeting via video conference. The VIBE may go into executive session at any time during the meeting to discuss certain matters as permitted or required by Virgin Islands law.
The Superior Court Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra will be hosting a summer recruitment program. There will be two Open Houses for parents to pick up applications. The summer recruitment remains the source of training new students for membership into the Rising Stars Orchestra. The first Open House took place May 24. Applicants must be […]
The Summer 2019 Bi-annual Virgin Islands Archery Championships will be held today. The tournament is co-sponsored by St. Croix Archery Club, the Virgin Islands Archery Federation (VIAF), and DPNR's Fish & Wildlife archery program. The tournament “… gives the territory’s archers a chance to formally gauge their current skill level and challenge themselves to set […]
The St. Thomas Swimming Association invites the public to a pool party. There will be free swim assessments, games and a demonstration of swim strokes by the VI National Swim Team. All are welcome!
“FunRaiser - A Night of the Stars” will be held to benefit Pistarckle Theater's Youth Education and Enrichment Programs. Nicola “Nikki” Emerich, founder and artistic producer, will be honored as will Brian Emerich and B. Greg Miller. Tickets are $125 pp/$225 per couple and include entry, a champagne toast, a 50/50 auction, live music and entertainment, […]
The Committee for the Betterment of Carenage (CBC) announces the return of the Kingfish Shootout on Sunday, June 2. Once again, a top prize of $2,000 awaits the angler who reels in the largest kingfish. In addition to the top prize, a number of other prizes will be awarded in categories that include, but are […]
The VI Jazz Collective will perform tonight. The Court Yard will open at 7 p.m., hosted by “Hot on the Spot” and “Armstrong Ice Cream. Tickets: Adults cost $20; students cost $10; children under 10 years old are for free but need a ticket to secure a seat. Ticket Sale Locations: Frenchtown Deli, The Medicine […]
President William Clinton will host a two-day meeting of Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery at UVI St. Thomas. The meeting will convene leaders from government, business and civil society, continuing the dialogue on building a stronger, more resilient Caribbean in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. Participants will […]
The next "Let’s Talk Health" Workshop will feature special guest speakers Roy and Esmie Penn of Wellness by Natural Means from the British Virgin Islands. With 35 years as a counselor, herbalist, and a healer, they will share information on how to live a healthier, improved lifestyle. (Our contact numbers were lost with the storms, […]
Call to Order: Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. Invocation: Pastor Jerry Languedoc/Seventh-day Adventist Church Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Alicia V. Barnes Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Standing Committees Consideration of Floor Agenda Consideration of Resolution Consideration of Bill: The Thirty-Third Legislature will convene into Committee of the Whole to […]
The Carl Plaskett Virgin Islands National Track and Field Championship will be held. The competition will include standard running, throwing and jumping events for male and female athletes including youths, juniors, open/seniors and masters. VITFF Hall of Famer Carl Plaskett was the first international track and field medal winner and Olympian in the 1968 Olympics […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day. $1 admission for locals with ID. There will be a beach cleanup, science demonstrations and interactive sea life demonstrations. Coki Beach Cleanup: 9-11 a.m. Presentation in the Caribbean Reef Encounter: 11 am. to noon and 1-2 p.m. Sea lion research talk in the Marine Garden: 2:15 p.m.
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) invites the public to attend the 2019 Housing Expo. These Housing Expos are intended as a one-stop shop to make information available to homeowners and potential homeowners. Exhibitors will include banks/mortgage lenders, hardware and building suppliers, contractors, developers, real estate agents, homeowners insurance companies, landscapers, and solar and […]
viDaughters of the VI College Prospects Foundation Inc. will present its first fashion show. The viDaughters Victorious African Fashion Show is a collaboration with fashion designer and business owner Ufakobong Utibeabasi, Westline Productions, All Ah We TV and the Empowering Children Foundation. This is a major fundraiser to assist members to participate in the 2019 […]
The Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (VIOC) invites everyone to participate in its annual VIOC Golf Tournament called “Scramble to Lima." It's a four-person scramble and tee off time is 9 a.m. Sign up at the Carambola Golf Course.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the Proposed Fiscal Year Budget 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States
Reichhold Center for the Arts, The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center and the V.I. Council on the Arts have teamed up with CERF+ and The Artists Safety to bring to St. John and St. Thomas a series of artist resiliency training workshops to help the territory’s artists to develop a plan of action to mitigate […]
Volunteers to Ride Out the Storm has been created to assist senior citizens with physical or mental challenges during a storm. The volunteers will stay in the person’s house during the time of the storm and ride it out. They will be trained in CPR and first aid and have communication with first responders. At […]
The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission will hold a special meeting. It will take place at the PSC Conference Room, No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4, Barbel Plaza, St. Thomas via teleconference at the V.I. Board of Education Office at No. 6 King Street, Christiansted, St. Croix
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) office on St. Thomas will open at 1 p.m., and the St. John office will be closed. The employees of the BMV in the St. Thomas-St. John District will be engaged in training to serve the Virgin Islands community better.
Agenda: The committee on Rules and Judiciary has scheduled a meeting to reconsider the nomination and consider the following bills: BLOCK I 2 p.m. Nominee: Daryl Jaschen, director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) BLOCK II 4 p.m. Bill No. 33-0009 -- An Act amending Title 20, part II, chapter 37, subchapter II, section […]
KLR Restaurant Supplies will host the next St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, The Famous Chamber $3 Bar and a 50/50 raffle. The Chamber of Commerce encourages members and potential members to attend.
Commissioner-nominee Positive T. A. Nelson will host a V.I. Department of Agriculture meeting of farmers. Points of discussion will include services offered through the Department of Agriculture concerning farmers’ expectancy regarding leased property, delinquencies, overall compliance, securing livestock and the importance of providing and/or updating contact information. In addition, updates on drought and water conservation practices, farm […]
Mango Tango Art Gallery on Raphune Hill unveils the Mandy Thody and Courtney Devonish Exhibition at a reception. The wine reception will be enhanced by the dynamic music of After Irma. On view and for sale will be the sculptures of South African-born Mandy Thody and Barbados-born Courtney Devonish, both of whom work in the […]
The U.S.V.I. Soccer Association (USVISA) will host a Goal Keeping Clinic.The clinic is a component of the USVISA Player Development initiative. All goal keepers and soccer players are invited to attend this free training session. Hugh Nicolas, a FIFA and Olympic solidarity certified goal keeping coach, will be the clinic facilitator. The purpose of the […]
The 10th annual King of the Wing contest will be held. Teams consisting of the top local restaurants, businesses, organizations and chicken wing connoisseurs will set up their grills and cooking stations right on the beach. They will be cooking up mouthwatering chicken wings to wow the more than 5,000 attendees and claim bragging rights […]
For Father's Day, the United Jazz Foundation presents Louis Taylor & The Caribbean Project at the 2019 Jazz by the Sea Monthly Series. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; music will happen from 5-8 p.m. Come prepared for surprises as the music swings -- jazz, classical, traditional. Nibbs Catering will be providing culinary delights and beverages […]
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony on the following Resolutions and bills: BLOCK I 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bill No. 33-0020 – A Resolution honoring and commending Tishelle Knight for her accomplishments, service and musical contributions to the Virgin Islands (Sponsored by Sen. Janelle K. Sarauw) BLOCK II 11:10 a.m. to Noon […]
The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation (VIGHHFC) Board of Directors will hold a Territorial Board meeting via conference call. If there are any questions or concerns, call the VIGHHFC and St. Croix District Governing Board Executive Assistant Helen Danielson at 772-7324 or 277- 2930. If there are any questions or concerns, call the […]
The Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its annual commercial fisher meetings in June. The St. Thomas-St. John commercial fisher meeting will be held this evening. The meetings will discuss topics including electronic reporting of commercial fisheries data, renewal of business licenses, completion of W-9 forms required for fisheries disaster aid, updates to the commercial catch […]
In June, Caribbean Cinemas celebrates 50 years since its foundation in Puerto Rico, and it wants to acknowledge it with its patrons today. A movie ticket’s price will be $5.50 for regular format shows, $7 for CXC (on St. Croix), and Cine Combo (85 ounces popcorn and 32 ounces soda), will be offered with a […]
The launch of the 11th Annual Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge in the St. Thomas-St. John District. Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach will speak to students about the importance of literacy and will read an excerpt from his book, “The Lesson Box,” which is one of six book titles featured in the 2019 Reading Challenge. Other education […]
Agenda: The committee will meet to receive testimony on the status of the territory’s overall hurricane preparedness. BLOCK I 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testifiers 1-1:30 p.m. LUNCH BLOCK II 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Testifiers BLOCK III 3-5 p.m. Bill No. 33-0068 -- An Act to amend Title 20, part II, chapter 32, subchapter I […]
Revised Agenda II The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider bills and nominations. BLOCK I: 10 a.m. to noon Bill No. 33-0038 -- A Resolution posthumously honoring and commending Alwyn “Big Al” Baptiste Sr. for his outstanding contributions to the music industry and to the Virgin Islands community. Bill No. 33-0039 -- A Resolution […]
Revised Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following bills. BLOCK I: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Bill No. 33-0072 -- An Act appropriating $39,467,909 that was awarded to the Virgin Islands Medical Assistance Program as a result of a multi-year account reconciliation and review of several of the territory’s health care […]
Thirteen students from My Brother’s Workshop (MBW) Education will graduate with an accredited high school diploma (not a GED) through Penn Foster High School. Light refreshments, provided by the MBW Cafe and Bakery, will follow the graduation ceremony. Members of the community are invited to come and show their support.
The Reichhold Center for the Arts and the Division of VI Cultural Education are hosting the Moko Jumbie Academy this summer. The classes will be held from 1-5 p.m., July 1 to Aug. 2, in the parking lot at UVI. This program is geared for students from 3rd grade to high school. The Academy is […]
The St. Thomas Amateur Radio Group will participate in the 2019 American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) Field Day exercise. The ARRL Field Day has been held internationally since 1933 and features amateur radio operators, commonly referred to as “hams,” establishing temporary radio stations in public spaces to demonstrate the utility of amateur radio for emergency […]
Billed as “The World’s Greatest Meal,” the Rotary Club of St. Thomas will host a community-wide fundraising extravaganza. Food, music and fun await revelers at this community fete and fundraising event. The community is invited to join friends and family to a catered buffet dinner featuring live music and dancing while raising funds to help […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands. 9 a.m. Office of Management and Budget LUNCH – Noon 1 p.m. Department of Finance 3 p.m. Public Finance Authority
Solutions Resources for Communities and People (RCAP) will host a free workshop on Rural and Small Systems Sustainable Utility Management. At the workshop, participants will conduct a guided self-assessment of their system and identify areas for improvement that are critical to success at their utility. This self-assessment will help them prioritize actions when resources are […]
Paradise Chiropractic & Wellness Center welcomes all to come to its monthly informational health talk and free dinner. This month, it will focus on nutrition. To reserve a spot, call the office or email. Tickets are free of charge. Share this event with anyone who may benefit, be interested or simply wants a free meal; this […]
Solutions Resources for Communities and People (RCAP) will host a free workshop on Understanding a Solid Waste Management System. Solid Waste Management is vital for human health; improper management of discarded materials and waste is one of the most challenging tasks of modern society. The active participation of the public in the implementation of solutions […]
Call to Order: Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. Invocation: Pastor Jerry Languedoc/Seventh-day Adventist Church Anthem: National Anthem and Virgin Islands March Roll Call: Sen. Alicia V. Barnes, Legislative Secretary Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Standing Committees Consideration of Floor Agenda Consideration of Nominations: Daryl Jaschen, director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) Nominations Subject […]
With the start of hurricane season this month, Airbnb and long-term recovery groups are teaming up this week to provide preparedness training for homeowners in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nearly two years since hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the islands, these town hall sessions are positioning residents to be equipped for the coming season. All […]
For the second year, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is partnering with Airbnb to host town hall meetings across the territory. They are free and open to the public. Attendees can learn how to leverage Airbnb’s booking platform, how to market their properties successfully as well as what their responsibilities and protections are […]
Solutions Resources for Communities and People (RCAP) will host a free workshop on Septic Systems Impact in Our Communities. Proper management and treatment of sanitary waters is important for the protection of the environment and public health. Not providing treatment to these wastes, or partially doing it, can affect our community. Direct contact with untreated […]
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's Board of Governors will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. To purchase a meeting agenda booklet that includes supporting documentation for each agenda item, please contact Mrs. Julice Holder. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
Agenda: The committee is meeting to receive testimony and to consider the following: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To receive testimony on the following: 1. Updates on school consolidation and school closure in each district 2. Summer maintenance program to include the status of the FEMA project worksheets 3. Summer academic offerings 4. Status of […]
Agenda: The committee will receive testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands 9 a.m. Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Law Enforcement Planning Commission (LEPC) LUNCH -- Noon 1 p.m. Virgin Islands Fire Service 3 p.m. Virgin Islands Territorial Management Agency (VITEMA)
Solutions Resources for Communities and People (RCAP) will host a free workshop Disinfection Processes and Regulations in Drinking Water. The training will focus on the basics of disinfection, the applicable regulations and key compliance issues that affects water quality in the distribution system. To register, go to the website.
The 19th Elected Virgin Islands Board of Education will convene a Regular Board Meeting via video conference at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 28, and will continue at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29. Both meetings will be held in board of education offices at St. Thomas and St. Croix.
The UVI Research and Technology Park Board (RTPark) of Directors has scheduled a decision meeting. The board meeting, which will be conducted in person and via phone conference, will discuss applications and compliance matters. Due to limited seating, an RSVP is preferred for attendance. Those who RSVP will receive details on phone conference dial-in information.
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) will sponsor the Disaster Preparedness Expo 2019. There will be vendors, food, DJ/ Music, local entertainment, raffle prizes and giveaways. There will be free admission and parking. At the Disaster Preparedness Expo participants will learn how to: Prepare family, pets and property for a disaster, Talk to experts […]