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ST. THOMAS — Governor Kenneth Mapp\u00a0has vetoed an appropriation that would have funded surveillance cameras at selected trash bin sites,<\/span><\/a> and recommends instead that the Anti-Litter and Beautification funds be used by the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority to construct new trash convenience centers to replace more of the unsightly bins currently in use, according to a Government House release issued late Thursday.<\/p>\n

The bill, sponsored by Senator Marvin Blyden, received backlash<\/span><\/a> from residents, who said that there were more important issues at hand, and that the surveillance effort would only cause residents to dispose of their trash illegally.<\/p>\n

The governor approved an act appropriating not more than $480,000 to purchase land required for Phase II of the Frederiksted Revitalization project, land Mr. Mapp said was needed to complete the Paul E. Joseph Stadium. Mr. Mapp advised the Legislature that the government is in negotiations with the owners, and is prepared to begin eminent domain proceedings if a purchase agreement cannot be reached within the next ten days.<\/p>\n

The governor also has approved an amendment to the Virgin Islands Code pertaining to the length of time a person may be detained to undergo mental health treatment.\u00a0 The measure adds a \u201cneed for treatment\u201d standard for involuntary commitment, and requires that a licensed medical practitioner determine the length of time required for a patient\u2019s stabilization. The amended law also eliminates the five-day minimum \u2018emergency commitment\u2019 holding period.\u00a0 That mandate, the governor stated, “may place individuals who require a lesser period for stabilization as determined by a licensed medical practitioner to remain committed\u201d in order to adhere to the law.<\/p>\n

The territory’s leader has signed into law an act repealing a section of the VI Code and adding a new chapter entitled \u201cThe Virgin Islands Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act\u201d.\u00a0 He states that it brings the territory into compliance with the accreditation standards established by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and puts local insurance laws on par with other United States jurisdictions.\u00a0 The measure also provides more effective protection to policyholders in the Virgin Islands, he added.<\/p>\n

Two lease agreements have been approved between the government and Island Green Building Association, Inc.; and between the government and Cruzan Organix, Farm, Inc.\u00a0 Also approved was the establishment of September as Virgin Islands Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, with the requirement of an annual proclamation by the governor.<\/p>\n

In his letter<\/span><\/a>\u00a0advising Senate President Myron Jackson of his actions on the various bills, Mr. Mapp also thanked the Legislature for its continued work on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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