FREDERIKSTED – Senators Alicia Barnes and Novelle Francis, Jr. completed phase one of beautification and improvement efforts at the Alfredo Andrews Elementary School on Monday
Read moreSENATE PRESIDENT: Today Marks The Beginning Of Virgin Islands History Month
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Senate President Kenneth Gittens said that today, March 1st, marks the beginning of Virgin Islands History Month. Act 6802, sponsored by former
Read moreBlyden’s Housing Committee Learns There Are 353 Homeless People In USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Committee on Housing, Transportation, Infrastructure and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, received updates Tuesday from government and non-profit agencies
Read moreGUEST EDITORIAL: Grow V.I. Economy By 50 Percent Or Cut General Fund Outlays
Written By: GARY POKORNY On January 28, 2019 Governor Albert Bryan Jr. gave his first State of the Territory Address. I would encourage every citizen of
Read moreSenator Gittens Salutes Success of Farmers, This Year’s Agriculture Fair
FREDERIKSTED — Senate President Kenneth Gittens said that he is encouraged about the state of the territory’s farming industry. Speaking at the 48th Annual Agricultural and
Read moreSenator Barnes Thanks Gov. Bryan For Extending Mental Health State of Emergency
CHRISTIANSTED – St. Croix Senator Alicia Barnes issued the following statement commending Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. for Executive Order No. 486-2019 issued on Tuesday. The executive order
Read moreGUEST EDITORIAL BY GARY POKORNY: Has The UVI Free Tuition Act Been Properly Vetted?
Free tuition for Virgin Islands students, how can you argue against Act 8155? Dr. Hall seemed to outline a compelling case for providing free college
Read moreGuest Editorial By UVI’s David Hall: A Compelling Case for Free Tuition
On January 4, 2019 Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed into law Act 8155, entitled the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship program. This bill was introduced
Read moreSenator Blyden Suggests People Celebrate Black History All Year Round
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Senator Marvin Blyden said he will join millions of people of African descent around the world in celebrating Black History Month during
Read moreBryan’s Cabinet Starting To Take Shape, Rules Chair Senator Barnes Says
CHRISTIANSTED – Senator Alicia Barnes said that she is pleased to announce that the 33rd Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary is in receipt of
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