WAPA Board to Convene
WAPA Board to Convene
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will meet.
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will meet.
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony and consider the following bill: Bill No. 32-0024 -- An Act amending Title 3, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section I, to provide for the position of curator and amending Title 31, V.I.C., to add chapter 42 establishing the Preservation of Historic Government Collections Act […]
The Virgin Islands Carnival Music Sub-committee is inviting all soca artists interested in registering for this year’s competition to a meeting.
Event: The Committee on Education, Youth Culture is conducting a tour of hurricane-impacted schools on St. Croix. Committee members, all interested senators and senatorial staff, are invited to tour the following schools: (The tour will depart the Christiansted parking lot at 9:30 a.m.) Arthur A. Richards Junior High Elena Christian Junior High Eulalie Rivera Elementary […]
Event: The Committee on Education, Youth Culture will continue a tour of hurricane-impacted schools on the island of St. Thomas. Committee members, all interested senators and senatorial staff are invited to tour the following schools: Gladys Abraham Elementary Yvonne Bowsky Elementary Ulla Muller Elementary Joseph Gomez Elementary Addelita Cancryn Junior High Benjamin Oliver Elementary Charlotte […]
The Virgin Islands Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has scheduled a regular board meeting. (meeting will be held on St. Croix)
Agenda The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 32-0016 -- An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to transfer the management and operations of the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on St. Croix to the West Indian Company Ltd. Bill No. 32-0096 -- An Act amending […]
The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees will meet in the Administration and Conference Center Building on St. Thomas and in the Great Hall on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The board will meet via teleconference from various points.
The historic St. Thomas Synagogue – the oldest synagogue under the American flag and one of only four synagogues in the world with a sand floor – is getting international attention with the release of Steve Rockstein’s documentary film “Sand on the Floor.” The voices in the film include historians, professors, writers, rabbis, many congregants […]
The Band Booster will meet to plan fundraising ideas are needed. The meeting will also be a discussion of the past performances and upcoming performances, including Carnival. Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) Band Booster Inc. was formed to support the CAHS Music Department, which includes the Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Steel […]
Agenda: Mental Health Forum The discussion will focus on the impact mental illness and other disabilities have on children, adults and other family members. The public is invited to participate.
The St. John Film Society will feature a one-time screening of “Touch the Light” (“Tocando La Luz”). This 72-minute documentary weaves three stories-all set in the blind community of Havana, Cuba, into a tale of personal independence. As Lis, Mily and Margarita each face family problems and heartbreak, their dependence on others turns out to […]
The Government Employees’ Retirement System of the Virgin Islands invites its members to participate in its Financial Literacy Workshop. The objective of the workshop is to empower members to take a more active role in developing a financial life-plan. Participants will engage in a hands-on session. Seating is limited; therefore, register early. The pre-registration deadline […]
www.visbdc.org or call 693-1694The VI Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and the V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will host workshops to assist farmers and small businesses with filing their taxes. All of the workshops are free. Pre-registration is required. Register at the VI SBDC […]
Agenda: Mental Health Forum The discussion will focus on the impact mental illness and other disabilities have on children, adults and other family members. The public is invited to participate.
A Public Hearing for the V.I. Economic Development Commission, a subsidiary of the U.S. Virgin USVIEDA, will be held on an application regarding Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham Inc., (Full-Time Employment Waiver). Following the hearing, other subsidiaries will also be holding meetings: EDC, EDB, EZC. Locations: 8000 Nisky Shopping Center, 2nd floor, Suite No. 620, […]
The Forum presents Academy Award nominee Jude Law starring in the stage production of “Obsession,” broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London. National Theatre Live (NT Live) is an initiative launched in 2009 by The National Theatre of Great Britain that broadcasts theatre productions from the National's stages in London to cinema screens around […]
Addelita Cancryn Junior High School will hold its report card distribution. Parents or guardians are asked to pick up their student’s first marking period report card and are welcome to dialogue with teachers briefly in classrooms.
The Environmental Association of St. Thomas-St. John (EAST) will be holding a cleanup of the Salt Pond in Red Hook. Participants are asked to meet along the road adjacent to the pond. Please bring work gloves, rakes, shovels or weed trimmers if possible.
The YWCA USVI Inc. through its Y-TEENS VI Girls program in partnership with GIRLS ON THE GO Inc. invites all children and youth in the St. Thomas-St. John District to participate in a 2018 VI Youth Get Fit Day. This year, it has been expanded to include a special guest appearance and presentation by 12-year-old, […]
Don fancy cruise wear and join the MMN players for an intriguing adventure filled with peculiar passengers and conspiring crew members. All aboard! Check the baggage and set sail for a night of sinuous secrets, scandals and seafaring scoundrels. The ever-popular “Murder Mystery Night” (MMN) has returned to Pistarckle Theater for an evening when the […]
A Congressional Field Hearing will be held to assess the impacts of the 2017 Historic Hurricane Season. The U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy and Environment will meet Monday in the Legislature on St. Thomas for the hearing. Subcommittee Chair Blake Farenthold (R-TX) and ranking member Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) are hosting the field hearing. […]
In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Natural and Cultural Resources Task Force, the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts will host various meetings on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix to provide information on assistance for artistic hurricane recovery and are open to the public. Speakers will include: Andi […]
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will convene an emergency meeting.
Agenda: BLOCK I – 1-3:30 p.m. Bill No. 32-0078 – An Act amending Title 9, V.I.C., chapter 1, to require deposits in all banks in the Virgin Islands to be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bill No. 32-0168 – An Act amending Title 22, V.I.C., chapter 39, designating current sections 951 through […]
Agenda: The 32nd Legislature will host a Perma Plaque Ceremony honoring and commending individuals for services to the community, and for their dedication to the Virgin Islands. The St. Thomas honorees are the V.I. Olympic Committee: Delano “Pressure” Brown, Scott Bradley, Irvin “Brownie” Brown and Leona B. Wheatley
As part of Women’s History Month, the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the V.I. National Guard, will host a program to honor the military women of the community. Female veterans, service members, their families and survivors are invited to celebrate Women’s History Month today.
The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Board of Directors will hold a Territorial Board Meeting. All board meetings are open to the public.
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony on the following bills: BLOCK I -- 10 a.m. to Noon Bill No. 32-0016 – An Act authorizing the Virgin Islands Port Authority to transfer the management and operations of the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on the island of St. Croix to the West […]
Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp will convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority.
The VI Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and the V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will host workshops to assist farmers and small businesses with filing their taxes. All of the workshops are free. Pre-registration is required. Register at the VI SBDC website at www.visbdc.org […]
The Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) will hold its next regular monthly meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss administrative business and operational projects. VIWMA Board of Directors Office: gkelly@viwma.org
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to consider the following nominations and receive testimony on the following bills: BLOCK I – 10 a.m. Nominees John A. Quelch, member of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees, District of St. Croix Julio A. Rhymer, director, Office of Management and Budget Dina Perry-Malone, member, […]
Pollutants such as dust, mold or carbon monoxide can not only affect employees but the operations of a business as well. To help employers identify and safely deal with these hazards, the Safety In Paradise (SIP) program will host a free workshop. SIP is a free, local OSHA resource administered through UVI-CELL and available to […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the V.I. National Guard will host a Veterans’ Benefits Information and Claims Clinic Event. The clinic is for veterans, service members, their families and survivors. The purpose of the event is to provide VA benefits, information and […]
The Metropolitan Opera Live HD series presents the American premiere of Thomas Ades’ “The Exterminating Angel,” which is inspired by the classic Luis Bunuel film of the same name. Hailed by the New York Times at its 2016 Salzburg Festival premiere as “inventive and audacious…a major event.” Tickets are available online at www.instantseats.com or at […]
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES Agenda: The committee will meet to receive status updates from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, the Department of Public Works, and the Waste Management Authority. LUNCH Part II – 2-5 p.m. The Committee will also receive testimony and consider the following […]
Brother Wade will be selling at the Farmers Market in Yacht Haven Grande until it's all gone. Available this Sunday: arugula, asian squash, baby kale, basil, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, green onions, chibble, scallions), lemon grass, mustard greens, okra, pumpkins, seasoning peppers, thyme, cakes, fresh chicken, fresh Eggs, farm fresh juices and chlorophyll.
Pistarckle Theater will hold casting auditions for a new play, “Going to Come Back,” by St. Thomas resident Susan Hunter that will be performed in May. Several male and female roles are available. All auditions will take place at Pistarckle Theater.
Agenda: COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Event: The committee is conducting a tour of hurricane impacted school on St. Croix. Committee members, joined by all interested senators and senatorial staff is invited to tour some public schools. The tour will depart the Christiansted parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
The V.I. Department of Human Services will convene a meeting with non-profit organizations to discuss current and future programmatic and fiscal matters. It will be videoconferenced. From the Knud Hansen Complex, 1303 Hospital Ground in the videoconferencing room on St. Thomas to the Bureau of Information Technology, 59 Castle Coakley on St. Croix
Pistarckle Theater will hold casting auditions for a new play, “Going to Come Back,” by St. Thomas resident Susan Hunter that will be performed in May. Several male and female roles are available. All auditions will take place at Pistarckle Theater.
Sen. Rivera-O'Reilly, chairwoman of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services and Sen. Janelle Sarauw are inviting local non-profits that are owed money by the Virgin Islands Government to a meeting scheduled for today. Heads from the Department of Human Services, Office of Management and Budget, and Department of Property and Procurement have been […]
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, contact Julice Harley. The cost of an agenda booklet is $15.
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Call to Order: Senate President Myron D. Jackson Anthems: National and Virgin Islands Anthems Roll Call: Sen. Jean A. Forde, Legislative Secretary Senate Pages Committee Reports: Chairpersons of Committees
The St. Thomas-St. John District Board of Elections regularly scheduled monthly board meeting for March 22 has been canceled. The board will meet in early April (date to be announced).
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority will hold its monthly meeting today.
The Government Employees’ Retirement System (GERS) Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting today via video conferencing. The meeting will also be streamed live on Youtube at GERS of the Virgin Islands. Video-conferenced from GERS Conference Room at GERS Complex, 3438 Kronprinsdens Gade, St Thomas to GERS Boardroom, 3004 Orange Grove, St Croix.
Today, the St. Thomas-St John Chamber of Commerce holds its first Business After Hours post-hurricanes. Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands will host.
STIR 2018 invites CSA (Caribbean Sailing Association-handicap rule) racing, cruising and bareboat classes: Multihull, Beach Cats and One-Design classes with a minimum length of 20 feet. The hot class will be the one-design IC 24s with over 20 vessels expected on the start line and as many as 12 races over three days. (three-day regatta: […]
Agenda: The committee has scheduled a meeting to receive testimony from the Department of Human Services to discuss its programs, and to consider the following bill: BLOCK I 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Bill No. 32-0147 – An Act amending Title 27, V.I.C., chapter 1, subchapter 1, relating to the special restricted licensing of physicians […]
The African Diaspora Youth Development Foundation has announced that its 37th Annual Nab Eddie Bobo Lecture, Plaque and Photo Series will honor the memory of Elise Vialet. Vialet was a tireless community activist who did so much for so many in her lifetime.
The USVI Soccer Association has announced the recommencement of its Saturday morning youth development training sessions (Grassroots Program). Grassroots soccer is back on Saturday March 24 and every Saturday after. This program is geared towards both boys and girls in the 5-13 years-old age group.
Rotary East, Perfect Heart, Margaritaville and the Smith Bay Association seek volunteers to help with the Smith Bay Cleanup. At Margaritaville, people will divide into teams to do community clean ups. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, hats and any yard-cleaning tools they have.
The Communications Program at the University of the Virgin Island presents the 5th annual Margaret Mead Film Festival. This year the films all come to the festival from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “Student Oscars.” These are the best films of the year as judged by the Oscars committee and are mostly […]
A final round of casting auditions for 13 choice acting roles in the upcoming May comedy, "Going to Come Back," written by St. Thomas playwright Susan Hunter, will be held on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26. This comedy is a sequel to last season's popular play, "Catch and Keep," also written by Susan […]
Coral World will host a monthly ‘Jazz by the Sea’ event in support of the United Jazz Foundation – VI Youth Ensemble. VI Youth Ensemble (VIYE) is a performance-based initiative that challenges music students to enhance their creativity, sharpen their intellect, and expand their knowledge of the world. It will be leading the evening and […]
The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts, in partnership with Pistarckle Theater and costumer Amy Gibbs, will present an exhibit of the acclaimed “Lion King Jr.” costumes from last summer's production. Join Pistarckle for an opening night reception at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 26, for refreshments and excellent company. The exhibit will be open to […]
The Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) will hold an emergency meeting.
Agenda: The committee will conduct a meeting to consider the following bills: Bill No. 32 - 0129 – An Act amending Title 14, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3A, relating to human trafficking to enact the Virgin Islands Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking and amending Title 5, chapter 303, section 3541, […]
VI Carnival Committee (VICC) will meet with field vendors. All vendors are expected to attend.
Agenda: The committee will meet to discuss and consider the following bills: Block I: 10 a.m. (No invited testifiers for any of the bills) Bill No. 32-0130 -- An Act amending Title 14, V.I.C., adding chapter 123 to enact “The Virgin Islands Criminal Street Gang Prevention Act” and Title 33, chapter 111, adding section 3100w […]
Sen. Sarauw, in partnership with the V.I. Department of Education, will host “Sounds of the Virgin Isles,” a musical extravaganza highlighting local culture and the performing arts. All proceeds from this event will go towards the public high school’s music and arts education programs. Tickets outlets are Sole to Soul located on the Waterfront and […]
The Forum will present the memorable melodies in the score of what has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory. The opera “La Bohème” takes place in Paris circa 1830. It’s a passionate, timeless and indelible story of love among four young Bohemian artists who live in an old loft -- a poet, a […]
Mango Tango Art Gallery will open the Kristen Maize, Brian Murphy and Brenda Sylvia Exhibition today. These three artists capture the splendor of the islands in paintings of its people, seascapes, landscapes and buildings. Virtuoso harpist Jesus Zamora will add to the evening's festivities at the rum punch reception. The show will continue for one […]
The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee’s Music Subcommittee is asking all artists registered for the Best of the Best VI Monarch Competition to attend today's mandatory meeting. At this meeting artists will select performance numbers and be assigned rehearsal times.
21st Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food Fairhas much to offer: vegan and raw foods, cultural presentations, farm tours, family activity center, arts and crafts, live local entertainment and agricultural demonstrations. Admission: $2 for youth, $4 for adults. “Nuff seeds to sow to get agriculture on the go”
Impacting Your World Christian Ministries (IYWCM) invites children in our community to join it at the 4th Annual Helicopter Egg Drop Hunt. This Egg Drop Hunt will be different from any other egg hunt. There will be bouncers, vendors and a helicopter dropping the eggs. Prizes will be given out to children who collect the […]
On March 31, Jehovah’s Witnesses will meet at the Assembly Hall, 23C North Carlton Road in Frederiksted to commemorate the Death of Christ Jesus. This will be done worldwide. Witnesses in 240 countries will gather for the event, which they consider the most important event of the year. On St. Thomas the Memorial will be […]
21st Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food Fairhas much to offer: vegan and raw foods, cultural presentations, farm tours, family activity center, arts and crafts, live local entertainment and agricultural demonstrations. Admission: $2 for youth, $4 for adults. “Nuff seeds to sow to get agriculture on the go”