On March 6, 2021, Department of Planning and Natural Resources Commissioner JP Oriol and Kieth Richards presented and answered questions about the USVI Land and Water Use Plan. Below is a link to the recording of this wonderful Saturday Symposium.
DPNR Commissioner Oriol Presenting on USVI Land Water Use Plan Update
On Saturday, March 6th 10am-12pm (rescheduled from March 13th due to Covid-19-related reasons) the Department of Planning and National Resources’ Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol will speak to the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands regarding the VI’s Land and Water Use Plan, giving us updates on the work done already, the process moving forward, and the timeline for this project.
See below for links to attend this virtual presentation. We hope to see you there!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84034829969?pwd=V2xaVElENnhvbmdHN25XcFJ6VmkwZz09
Meeting ID: 840 3482 9969
Passcode: 566775
Call In: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 840 3482 9969
Passcode: 566775
LWV VI President in the News
League of Women of the Virgin Islands’ president Gwen-Marie Moolenaar is quoted in this article of VI women leaders reflecting on women in leadership.
V.I. Women Leaders Take Heart at Inauguration of V.P. Kamala Harris
Referendum Virtual Town Hall
On September 20, 2020, the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands hosted a Virtual Town Hall to educated the public about the referendum on the November ballot. This program was produced by WTJX Channel 12. Click the link below to view the recording.
Referendum Education
On Friday, Sept 25, League President, Gwen-Marie Moolenaar will be a guest on WSTA between 6:30-8:00pm to discuss the Referendum. Do tune in to listen to the discussion.
Meet the Candidates, Episode 6
The League of Women Voters: Meet the Candidates Forum is a news interview program produced by the League in collaboration with WTJX. Featuring candidates from the District of St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix all vying for a seat in the 34th Legislature. On this episode, Felicita Richards moderates a discussion between senatorial candidates Sen. Allison L. DeGazon (Democrat), Genevieve Whitaker (Democrat) and Franklin D. Johnson (No Party).
Meet the Candidates
The League of Women Voters: Meet the Candidates Forum is a news interview program produced by the League in collaboration with WTJX. Featuring candidates from the District of St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix all vying for a seat in the 34th Legislature. On this episode, Dr. Gwen-Marie Moolenaar moderates a discussion between senatorial candidates Sen. Stedmann Hodge, Jr. (Democrat) and Irvin Mason (Independent).
LWV Attends Recycling Town Hall to Promote CD Recycling Project
League members attended the Recycling Town Hall on March 23rd where they promoted their CD Recycling project. People can drop-off old CDs for recycling at the locations listed below. If you would like to donate an large oatmeal box to be used as a collection receptacle, please attend one of our St. Thomas Unit meetings or email lwvusvi@gmail.com.
- Turnbull Library
- St. Croix Environmental Association
- Jr. Environmental Rangers Office
LWV Assists with VI Housing Authority's Resident Commissioner Election Candidate Forum
On March 22nd, the League of Women Voters provided expert consultation and facilitation for the VI Housing Authority's Resident Commissioner Election Candidate Forum. Members also assisted with time keeping during the forum.
LWV Collecting CDs as part of Recycling Effort
The League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands is currently collecting CDs as part of a recycling effort. Used CDs may be dropped of during St. Thomas Unit Meetings. Interested parties may email lwvusvi@gmail.com if they are interested in hosting a collection site or if they have large oatmeal containers to donate.