THE HARRIGAN REPORT

Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2016

Legislation Act No. 7743—An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code,

chapter 49, section 741 to expand the definition of “abandoned mo-

tor vehicle” and for other purposes

Act No. 7752—An Act commemorating the 50th anniversary of the

Vietnam War

Act No. 7773—An Act Amending title 20 VIC, chapter 37 subchap-

ter II, section 407, subsection (c) to provide that the three-year pro-

hibition against leasing medallions is not applicable to veterans

Act No. 7811—An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chap-

ter 1, section 8a, subsection (b) by adding a new paragraph (11) re-

lating to the duties of the Office of Veterans Affairs in connection

with inscribing names on memorials

Act No. 7813—An Act amending title 23 VIC,

chapter 9, section 605 to provide for the determina-

tion of occupant load factor for public buildings and

the posting of signage indicating their occupant load

factor

Photo on the right was taken at the Superior Court

of the Virgin Islands.

Act No. 7817—An Act to rezone Parcel No. 10A Estate Marien-

dahl, No. 4 Red Hook Quarter St. Thomas, from R-2 (Residential-

Low Density-One and Two Family) to B-3

Act No. 7830—An Act Amending title 1 VIC chapter 11 by adding

section 200f establishing the last Sunday in September as Gold Star

Mother’s Day

Act No. 7833—An Act honoring and commending Leona B. Wheat-

ley by naming the amphitheater at the Emanuel Benjamin Oliver

Elementary School in her honor

Act No. 7847—An Act Amending title 14 VIC, chapter 113 relating

to persons committing criminal acts while wearing body armor

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Act No. 7854—An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chap-

ter 25, subchapter IV, section 531 relating to the time for filing ap-

peals to the Public Employees Relations Board for discrimination

Act No. 7855—An Act amending Title 19 Virgin Islands Code,

chapter 58 to establish the Virgin Islands Blood Donation Program

Act No. 7851—An Act amending title 9 Virgin Islands Code, chap-

ter 23 adding subchapter VII enacting the Virgin Islands Uniform

TOD Security Registration Act

Act No. 7856—An Act amending title 24 Virgin Islands Code,

chapter 1, pertaining to increasing the minimum wage and appoint-

ing members to the Virgin Islands Wage Board

Act No. 7870—An Act amending title 19 Virgin Islands Code,

chapter 16 re-designating subchapter II as subchapter III and insert-

ing a new subchapter II enacting the Virgin Islands Caregiver Ad-

vice, Record and Enabling Act

Act No. 7865—An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code,

chapter 21, subchapter 1 as it relates to the chairman of the board of

elections in the election district electioneering in the vicinity of a

polling place

Resolution No. 1822—A Resolution honoring and commending

Timothy Theodore Duncan for his accomplishments in his profes-

sional basketball career and his philanthropy and contributions to

the people of the Virgin Islands

Message from the Senator

Newsletter from the Office of Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr.

“Working for the People of the Virgin Islands!”

As chairman of the Committee on Government Services, Consumer

and Veterans Affairs I have focused most of my energies on

addressing matters that fall under my Committee’s jurisdiction.

The Committee conducted two meetings in August of 2016. The

first meeting took place on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the

Cleaone Henrietta Creque Legislative Conference Room on St.

John, where Committee mem-

bers received an update on the

reasons for limited St. Thom-

as / St. John barge service and

its impact on St. John resi-

dents, businesses and the

overall economy of St. John.

The second meeting was held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the

Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix, where

Committee members considered Bill No. 31-0049—relating to mo-

tor vehicles liability policies, providing for reduction in automobile

insurance premiums for drivers 50 years of age and older who com-

plete an approved accident prevention course, Bill No. 31-0132—

requiring insurance carriers to provide liability insurance data to the

Virgin Islands Bureau of Mo-

tor Vehicles and for the Bu-

reau to establish a motor ve-

hicle liability insurance data-

base, Bill No. 31-0329—

requiring that the Department

of Sports, Parks and Recrea-

tion submit to the Legislature

a listing of all vendor spaces and Bill No. 31-0173—extending buri-

al death benefits to veterans who were domiciled outside of the Vir-

gin Islands at their time of death. Bill No. 31-0329 was amended

and forwarded to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary. Bill Nos.

31-0049, 31-0132 and 31-0173 were held in Committee for

amendments.

The Committee is scheduled to meet next on Wednesday, Septem-

ber 21, 2016 in the Ear le B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thom-

as to consider assigned bills.

Committee Meetings

Greetings fellow Virgin Islanders,

My office staff and I continue to work hard on your behalf. We

have been creating legislation, hosting committee and town meet-

ings, participating in governmental and community events and advo-

cating for the residents of the territory.

As the term continues, I plan to focus on assisted living facilities,

senior living communities, youth learn-to-swim education and other

education, health, public safety and economic stimulus legislation.

I am truly grateful to live in this community and feel privileged to

serve my fellow Virgin Islanders as your senator. Let us all work

together to make this territory a better place for all who live here

and visit our shores. Thank you for your vote of confidence!

Events and Meetings

Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr. participated in several meetings and

community events. Below are a few of the activities:

June: He attended a Flag Day Service and Flag Retirement

Ceremony at American Le-

gion Post No. 90. Additional-

ly, Harrigan’s office held a

flag drive to collect unservice-

able flags for retirement. Fur-

ther, the senator spoke with

7th grade students at the Addelita Cancryn Junior High School

about U.S. flag history and etiquette in commemoration of National

Flag Day. The senator also, at-

tended a town hall meeting on

Water Island hosted by the V.I.

Department of Licensing and

Consumer Affairs to discuss a

nightclub license request.

July: The senator viewed the unveiling of new equipment at the

Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agriculture Complex on St. Croix. With

funds appropriated from Act

No. 7751, which the Senator

supported, the Department of

Agriculture was able to pur-

chase a 2017 Mack water

truck, a new hay baler and

several accessories. These

items will be used to reacti-

vate a hay field. Farmers in the territory will be able to benefit from

locally produced hay.

August: Harr igan attended and represented the 31st Legisla-

ture of the Virgin Islands at the National Con-

ference of State Legislatures 2016 Summit in

Chicago, Illinois. There, he participated as a

voting member of two standing committees;

the Health and Human Services Committee and

the Communications, Financial Services and

Interstate Commerce Committee. The senator also participated in

the unveiling of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s

banner at the Cyril E. King

Airport on St. Thomas. The

banner honors veterans and

those who have served in

the Armed Forces and

thanks them for their service

to our nation.

Contact Us

Summer Youth Employment

Mailing Address:

Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie

P.O. Box 1690

St. Thomas, VI 00804

Phone: (340) 693-3577

Fax: (340) 693-3635

Email: jharrigan@legvi.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/justin.harrigan.98

Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr. serves in the following capacities:

Committee on Government Services, Consumer and Veterans Affairs

Chairman

Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services

Vice Chairman

Committee on Education and Workforce Development

Member

Committee on Rules and Judiciary

Member

Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Justice

Member

Public Services Commission

Ex-Officio Member

Staff:

Maurice A. Donovan, Jr.—Chief of Staff

Michelle Dominique—Office Manager

Amrika Williams—Committee Coordinator

Philip Harrigan—Researcher

Raquel Penn—Executive Secretary

The Office of Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr. sponsored 16 students

with the Legislature’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The

program ran for six weeks and employed high school and college

students. Students were placed as interns at various businesses and

agencies throughout the territory based on their personal interests.

The following students were chosen to participate in this year's pro-

gram: Jasmine Turbe, Lorencia Frederick, Kimo St. Luce, Khingz

Leerdam, Julius

Boney, Kamille Wil-

lis, Roosevelt Morton,

Charlotte Jones, Jah-

malikye Richardson,

Xavier Farrell, Eli

Hatchette, Mikayla

Liburd, Ketura Harri-

gan, Zudhieh Muhammad, Shirmara O’Garro and Onisha Luke.

The Office of Senator Justin Harrigan, Sr. has been working with

various government departments and agencies to address everyday

concerns of Virgin Islands residents. Actions taken are listed be-

low:

In response to safety concerns, Senator Harrigan contacted the V.I.

Water and Power Authority to

remove a leaning pole on Nye

Gade. The pole, a potential

hazard, was removed and re-

placed promptly.

On August 11th, Senator Har-

rigan communicated with the V.I. Waste Management Authority

due to the added volume of trash at the

Addelita Cancryn bin site, along with in-

creased odor, rodents and loose trash near

the school and residential area. He called for

the reopening of the Black Point Hill site to

serve west end residents as there are no near-

by dwellings or facilities at that location. As

of August 20th, the bin site has been reopened.

Additionally, in speaking with Commissioner Gustav James, V.I.

Department of Public Works, the sena-

tor requested continuation of the Long

Path street paving project and roadside

maintenance of the Estate Mariendahl

area. Both of which have been com-

pleted.

The senator’s office also assisted individual constituents with per-

sonal concerns including matters regarding health, housing, public

safety, veterans and consumer services.

Community Outreach