The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands will convene a series of committee meetings and hearings throughout February, reinforcing its commitment to oversight, accountability, and transparency in government operations.
Each standing committee, led by its respective chairperson, will conduct hearings and discussions, inviting key government agencies and stakeholders under their jurisdiction to provide critical updates, address pressing concerns, and respond to inquiries from lawmakers.
“These meetings are essential to ensuring government agencies operate efficiently, using public funds responsibly, and deliver the services our people deserve,” said Senate Majority Leader, Kurt Vialet. “We encourage the community to tune in, stay informed, and participate in the process”
The full schedule, agendas, and testimonies will be available on the Legislature’s website at www.legvi.org. Meetings will also be broadcasted via Latino 91.9 – WVSE – FM Papi Love Radio, VIYA Channel 26, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature and WTJX Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System Facebook pages. Residents are urged to watch live, submit concerns, and engage in governance.
For updates, visit www.legvi.org or follow @legislatureusvi on social media.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Committee on Education & Workforce Development
Chairperson: Honorable Kurt Vialet
9 a.m. | Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Commissioner, VI Department of Education
• Craig Benjamin, Executive Director, Bureau of School Construction & Maintenance
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Committee on Housing, Transportation & Telecommunications
Chairperson: Honorable Marvin A. Blyden
9 a.m. | Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, Department of Public Works
• Darryl Griffith, Interim Executive Director, VI Waste Management Authority
Thursday, Feb. 13
Committee on Health, Hospitals & Human Services
Chairperson: Honorable Ray Fonseca
10 a.m. | Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable Averil E. George, Commissioner, Department of Human Services
• Tina M. Commissiong, Esq., CEO, Schneider Regional Medical Center
• Hazel Philbert, Interim CEO, Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
• Darlene Carty-Baptiste, Incoming CEO, Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
• Christopher Finch, Chairman, VI Government Health & Hospital Corporation
• Jerry Smith, Incoming Chairman, VI Government Health & Hospital Corporation
• Edgar Phillips, Resident, St. Thomas
• Darryl Smalls, Executive Director, Facilities & Capital Development, Territorial Hospital
Redevelopment Team
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Committee on Budget, Appropriations & Finance
Chairperson: Honorable Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
10 a.m. | Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Department of Finance
• Julio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management & Budget
• Joel Lee, Director, VI Bureau of Internal Revenue
• Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery
• Brent Leerdam, Tax Collector, Office of the Lt. Governor
• Chalma Moorhead, Assistant Tax Assessor, Office of the Lt. Governor
• Joss Springette, Esq., Chief Negotiator, Office of Collective Bargaining
• Cindy L. Richardson, Director, Division of Personnel
• Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, VI Department of Public Works
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning
Chairperson: Honorable Marise C. James
10 a.m. | Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
Invited Testifiers:
• Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery
• Eugene Jones, Jr., Executive Director, VI Housing Finance Authority
Friday, February 21, 2025
Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks
Chairperson: Honorable Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
10 a.m. | Cleone H. Creque Legislative Conference Room, St. John
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable Averil E. George, Commissioner, Department of Human Services
• Renee Hansen, Acting Commissioner, Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation
Monday, February 24, 2025
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs & Consumer Protection
Chairperson: Honorable Avery L. Lewis
9 a.m. | Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
Invited Testifiers:
• Honorable H. Nathalie Hodge, Commissioner, Department of Licensing & Consumer
Affairs
• Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, Department of Property & Procurement
