36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands
May 11– May 22
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Committee of the Whole
10:00 A.M.
Call to Order: Honorable Milton E. Potter, Chairman, Committee of the Whole
Roll Call: Amaya Ifill, Legislative Clerk
CONSIDERATION OF THE FLOOR AGENDA:
The 36th Legislature will convene in a Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following:
BLOCK I
Bill No. 36-0266 An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SJZ-1 for the island of St. John rezoning Parcel 15 Estate Susannaberg, No. 17A Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John from R-4 (ResidentialMedium Density) to R-3 (Residential-Low Density)
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Mr. Ronnie Jones, Property Owner
Kurt Marsh, Jr., Property Owner’s Representative
Bill No. 36-0268 An act granting a zoning use variance from the P (Public) zoning designation for Parcel No. 300-B Revised Cruz Bay Town, Cruz Bay Quarter, St. John
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, VI Department of Property & Procurement
Bill No. 36–0270 An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-20, St. Croix to rezone Parcel Nos. 11-F and 11-G Estate Penitentiary Land, Company Quarter, St. Croix from R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to P (Public)
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Honorable Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner, VI Department of Health
BLOCK II
Bill No. 36-0272 An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-20 for the island of St. Croix to rezone Plot No. 4 of 12 Estate Richmond, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, from R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to B-2 (Business-Secondary/Neighborhood)
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Mr. Xavier Acevedo, Property Owner’s Representative
Bill No. 36-0288 An act amending Official Zoning Map No. SCZ-6 for the island of St. Croix to rezone Plot Nos. 242, 243, 563, and 564 Estate Strawberry Hill, Queen Quarter, St. Croix from R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) to R-4 (Residential-Medium Density
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Ms. Alicia Barnes, Property Owner’s Representative
Bill No. 36-0289 An act granting a zoning use variance from the R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) zoning designation for Plot No. 395 Estate Whim, West End Quarter, St. Croix
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Mrs. Andrea Christian-Michel, Property Owner
BLOCK III
Bill No. 36-0290 An act granting a zoning use variance for Plot No. 104 Estate Concordia, Westend Quarter, St. Croix from the R-2 (Residential Low Density–One and Two Family) to allow for the construction and operation of a beauty salon
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Ms. Daphne Jean-Marie, Property Owner
Bill No. 36-0291 An act granting a zoning use variance to Plot No. 295-D-2 Estate Barren Spot, King Quarter, St. Croix to allow warehouse and storage services (general)
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Kevin Rames, Esq., Property Owner’s Representative
Bill No. 36-0287 An Act to rezone Right of Way Parcel No. 1-68A and Parcel Nos. 1-68-1, 1-68-2, 1-68-3, 1-68-4, and 1-68 Remainder Estate Bakkero, No. 5 Frenchman’s Bay Quarter, St. Thomas from R-1 (Residential-Low Density) to PAD (Planned Area Development) R-3 (ResidentialMedium Density)
Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources
Mr. Joseph Todd Donohoo, Property Owner
Mr. Roosevelt David, Property Owner’s Representative
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Honorable John A. Bell, Sr. Lie in State Ceremony
11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
MONDAY,
MAY 18, 2026
Committee on Rules and Judiciary
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture
ECONOMIC SUMMIT
7:30 A.M.
U.V.I Great Hall, St. Croix
The Office of Senator Hubert L. Frederick will host an USVI Economic Development Summit on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the University of the Virgin Islands, Albert Sheen Campus, Great Hall, St. Croix. The summit will bring together industry professionals, government agencies, and members of the public to discuss economic growth, agriculture, workforce development, and business opportunities within the Virgin Islands, and provide guidance on available resources and next steps.
