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The document outlines the schedule and topics for the First Annual District Conference of the District Court of the United States Virgin Islands held on January 19, 2010. The conference included discussions on judicial independence, appellate review in the Virgin Islands court system, a Supreme Court roundup, and whether constitutional rights extend to US citizens in territories. It also featured a bench/bar forum on the district court overview and the magistrate judge issue with a panel of local judges.
United Nations General Assembly (64th Session) Agenda Item 68 Right Of Pe...
The UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) during its 64th Session (18 Dec. 2009) adopted the following RESOLUTION (A/RES/64/149): Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination.
~Link to Overseas Territories Review Blog\'s coverage of the resolution: http://overseasreview.blogspot.com/2010/01/un-adopts-annual-self-determination.html
The White House Project\'s GO LEAD Program: Genevieve Whitaker\'s Acceptance ...
Genevieve Whitaker has been accepted to attend The White House Project organization\'s GO LEAD Program! Here is the link to the organization\'s website: http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/.
Legislative Calendar Weekending 122509
The legislative session agenda for December 21, 2009 includes consideration of floor agenda, nominations for judicial and government positions, resolutions ratifying coastal zone permits, lease agreements, and multiple bills. The schedule also lists committee meetings and locations for the following week.
Legislative Calendar Weekending 111309
The Legislature's Committee on Appropriations and Budget has scheduled a meeting for November 3rd to consider several items:
1) A lease agreement for a waste processing facility and power plant on St. Thomas.
2) A bill relating to the Virgin Islands' highway user tax.
3) A bill allowing senior citizens and disabled persons to pay government debts at any agency.
4) A bill appropriating $500,000 for pre-kindergarten education evaluation.
5) A bill establishing a public school maintenance and repair fund.
The Committee on Health has also scheduled a meeting for November 4th to discuss services at the territory's hospitals, including dialysis units, emergency rooms
Terms, Entry Form, Etc.
The document outlines the terms and conditions for the INCREASE THE PEACE FUN DAY & DANCE COMPETITION 2009. It specifies that groups of 2-6 students from local schools can enter, and must submit entry forms by November 6, 2009. The competition will judge groups on choreography, use of music, showmanship, execution, formation, and synchronization. Winning groups will receive certificates and may have ambassadorial duties for the organizers for one year.
PEACE Fun Day
ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS, ODC, & TS ENTERTAINMENT
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
TIME: 1:00 - 9:30 P.M.
WHERE: ISLAND CENTER
CONTACT: ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS
TEL. 772-1330 EXT. 3104, 772-3978, OR 244-3781
EMAIL: iyoungthing@yahoo.com
Legislative Calendar Weekending 102309
The document provides the agenda for various committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands scheduled between October 19-30, 2009. The committees will receive testimony and consider bills related to labor issues, infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and other matters. Key invited testifiers include government officials, business leaders, and organization representatives.
Statement of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Luz James II Speech ...
The president of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands addressed the United Nations General Assembly to summarize the territory's ongoing efforts to draft a locally written constitution to replace the current constitution imposed by the administering power, the United States. However, the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands refused to transmit the draft constitution to the U.S. for review as required by law, citing objections to some provisions. The Constitutional Convention has sued to force the governor to transmit the draft. The president emphasized that the draft constitution is not intended to change the territory's non-self-governing status but to organize its internal governance, and asked the U.N. to support the public education process on
UVI 4-H First Meeting Flyer 10.8.09
University of the Virgin Islands\' 4-H Club. Inaugural Organizational Meeting
~When: Thursday, October 8, 2009
~Where: UVI Research & Extension Center, Room 143
Legislative Calendar Weekending 100909
The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture is holding school inspections and assessments in the US Virgin Islands from October 5-9, 2009. On October 6, the Committee on Appropriations and Budget will discuss four bills providing funding for public works projects, a nonprofit organization, a hospital, and hospital renovations. The Labor and Agriculture Committee will also hold a town hall meeting on pension reform. Various zoning applications will be heard on October 9.
Legislative Calendar Weekending 092509
The document provides the schedule and agendas for several legislative committee meetings taking place from September 21, 2009 to October 2, 2009. It lists the date, time, committee name, location, and bills or topics to be discussed at each meeting. Some meetings are reserved for constituent meetings or office work. The committees include Public Safety, Rules and Judiciary, Labor and Agriculture, and Appropriations and Budget. Various bills related to expanding peace officer status, minor identification, texting while driving, and other issues are on the agendas to be discussed.
Legislative Calendar Weekending 090209
The document provides the schedule and agenda for committee meetings of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature of the Virgin Islands from August 31, 2009 to September 8, 2009. Key items include:
1) A special session called by the Governor on September 1st to discuss recommended amendments to Act No. 7064.
2) A committee of the whole hearing on September 1st to hear testimony on Community Development Block Grant legislation and proposed projects.
3) A Health Committee meeting on September 4th to receive testimony on a group medical health insurance agreement.
4) An Appropriations and Budget Committee meeting on September 8th to consider budget bills and a lease agreement for Frederiksted Health Care.
Bill No. 28-0097 Amendng 29 VIC 229 To Limit The Structures On St. John T...
Sponsors: Craig W. Barshinger
Subject: An Act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 229 to limit the structures on St. John to no more than three stories
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