Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators St. John Senators St.Croix Senators Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! …
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Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators St. John Senators St.Croix Senators Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 , at 9:00 AM in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix ., U.S. Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agencies and consideration of the following bills: BLOCK I 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. The Committee will receive a comprehensive overview from charters being impacted by the BVI’s newly implemented charter vessel licensing fees and all other information pertinent to the discussion, including but not limited to, the following: How these new charter fees are impacting their operations What challenges they are currently facing or anticipate in the near future What practical solutions, policy adjustments, or forms of support the Legislature can pursue to help stabilize and strengthen the marine economy across the Territory Invited Testifiers: Mr. Kennon Jones , Executive Director, Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association Mr. Steve Schlosser , Paradise Yacht Management Mr. Kelvin Bailey, Jr. , Virgin Islands Gamefish Jay Pennington , Waypoints Yacht Charters BLOCK II 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Department of Tourism including but not limited to enabling laws, current department challenges, a plan of action to resolve challenges and the following: Plans for the upcoming carnival season What to expect from the Division of Festivals Update on the outcome of the 2025-2026 Crucian Festival Invited Testifier: Honorable Jennifer Matarangas-King , Commissioner, Department of Tourism BLOCK III 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Bill No. 36-0150 An act honoring and commending Thelma Leona Petersen-Springer, posthumously, for her outstanding community service to the children and the people of the Virgin Islands Invited Testifiers: Mr. Charles Nibbs , Community Activist Ms. Sheniqua Robinson , Frederiksted Majorette Former Twirler BLOCK IV 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Bill No. 36-0225 A resolution honoring and commending Sharon Maria Williams for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts Invited Testifiers: Ms. Edna Thomas , Retired Educator Mr. John Abramson , Retired Civil Servant Honorable Jennifer Matarangas-King , Commissioner, Department of Tourism Honorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD , Commissioner, Department of Agriculture Bill No. 36-0226 A resolution honoring and commending Mrs. Janet Brow Phillips for her outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the fields of education and culinary arts to the Virgin Islands community Invited Testifiers: Ms. Mona Barnes , Apostle Mr. Dennis Brow , Brother Honorable Jennifer Matarangas-King , Commissioner, Department of Tourism Honorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD , Commissioner, Department of Agriculture Mr. Victor Somme, III , Assistant Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Education Bill No. 36-0227 A resolution honoring and commending the Armstrong Family, long-time owners of Armstrong Ice Cream for their exceptional contributions to the economic growth, cultural heritage, and development of the Virgin Islands Invited Testifiers: Ms. Claire Roker , Retired Civil Servant Reverend Florence Petersen , Pastor Honorable Jennifer Matarangas-King , Commissioner, Department of Tourism Honorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD , Commissioner, Department of Agriculture + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: 2025-2026 Crucian Festival , 36-0150 , 36-0225 , 36-0226 , 36-0227 , Armstrong Family , BVI , Charles Nibbs , charter vessel licensing fees , Claire Roker , Dennis Brow , Department of Agriculture , Department of Tourism , Division of Festivals , Edna Thomas , Frederiksted Majorette , Honorable Louis E. Petersen Jr. PhD , Janet Brow Phillips , Jay Pennington , Jennifer Matarangas-King , John Abramson , Kennon Jones , Mona Barnes , Mr. Kelvin Bailey Jr. , Paradise Yacht Management , Reverend Florence Petersen , Sharon Maria Williams , Sheniqua Robinson , Steve Schlosser , Thelma Leona Petersen-Springer , Victor Somme III , Virgin Islands Department of Education , Virgin Islands Gamefish , Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association , Waypoints Yacht Charters Date Feb 10 2026 Expired! Time 9:00 am Location Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix Category Government Operations, Consumer Protection and Veterans Affairs Organizer Senator Avery L. Lewis Phone 340-774-0880 Email senatoraverylewis@legvi.org Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow