Tag: 33rd Legislature of the Virgin Islands

SENATOR: With 6 COVID-19 Cases, Governor Should Implement Shelter In Place

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With the latest updates from the Department of Health it has become evident, that as a territory, we need to be more “proactively” aggressive in regards to containing COVID-19 and the “potential healthcare fallout,” a St. Thomas senator said. As of this afternoon, the Department of Health has confirmed six positive cases in […]

Bryan Signs 13 Bills Into Law … Vetoes 5 Measures: Gov’t House

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. took action on 18 bills and one resolution and sent them down to the 33rd Legislature last week. Bryan approved 13 bills and vetoed five of the measures. Among the bills Bryan approved is Bill No. 33-0034, which establishes pay to members of the Virgin Islands National Guard that is […]

CALL IT OVERTIME: ‘Exempt’ Cop Takes $333,150 … Governor Makes $125,000

FREDERIKSTED — Is Virgin Islands Police Department “exempt” employee Anderson Poleon the highest paid person in the territorial government? That’s the question concerned citizens in St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas are asking this afternoon. If Anderson Poleon is the highest paid person at $333,150.00 — he is paid roughly three times what Governor […]

Blyden: Gas Station Amendment That Passed Will Protect Health, Safety

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Marvin Blyden said he is proud to announce that among other bills and amendments passed at the January 29 General Session, the St. Thomas senator succeeded in getting an amendment passed prohibiting development of new gas stations within 1,000 feet of a residential area. The amendment was offered with the safety of […]

Governor Bryan Submits Legislation To Overhaul USVI’s Mental Health System

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. has submitted legislation to the 33rd Legislature to overhaul and reform the territory’s mental health system with sweeping changes that address gaps in services to residents who suffer from behavioral health challenges, mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, alcoholism and drug addiction. The legislation, called the Virgin Islands Behavioral […]

Bryan Thanks Senators For Band-Aid Solution To WAPA’s List Of Mounting Problems

CHRISTIANSTED — Following Friday’s vote to reprogram funds to pay Vitol, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. thanked senators of the 33rd Legislature for working collaboratively with the executive branch to address the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s propane supply crisis. “Thank you to the senators who voted in favor of reappropriating funds to avert a […]

Bryan, Senators Find A Way To Keep The Power On At WAPA … Pay Its $6M Gas Bill

CHRISTIANSTED — During a follow-up meeting at Government House, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and all 15 senators of the 33rd Legislature said they have identified funding to meet the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s outstanding obligation to its propane supplier Vitol. The Legislature has scheduled an Emergency Legislative session for Friday, December 27, 2019, at 10 a.m. to vote on the measure […]

Bryan Tells Senators In Emergency Meeting He Wants $3-4 Million For WAPA

CHRISTIANSTED — In an emergency meeting held just after the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority got a default notice on Saturday, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and all 15 senators of the 33rd Legislature agreed to work together to find funding to meet the WAPA’s outstanding obligation to Vitol, in an effort to stave off […]

‘We Must Hold WAPA’s Feet To The Fire, Before We End Up In It With Them’: SENATOR GITTENS

CHRISTIANSTED — A status report on the investigation of millions of dollars lost through alleged wire transfers, credit card records, copies of professional contracts and transcripts from board meetings are among the information Senator Kenneth Gittens has requested from the leadership of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. Senator Gittens moved to subpoena WAPA […]

Senator Gittens Praises Community Service Day Participants on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — When the public and private sector work together, great things can happen. This was the sentiment expressed by Senator Kenneth Gittens after participating in today’s 9th Annual Celebration of Service alongside Home Depot and other community partners.  Senator Gittens said volunteers assisted in building picnic tables and benches on-site to be donated to schools, non-profit organizations […]