Senate Calendar Aug. 4 – Aug. 15
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection
9:30 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Friday, August 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to provide updates on the following agency and bills:
BLOCK I 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Board of Elections including but not limited to enabling law and jurisdiction, current department challenges, a plan of action to resolve challenges and the following:
All matters relative to the discussion on the status, functions and operations of the agency.
Invited Testifier:
Mr. Raymond J. Williams, Chairman of the Board of Elections
LUNCH 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
BLOCK II 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Bill No. 36-0071 An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, section 232 to provide the process for political parties to choose their nominees for public offices.
Invited Testifiers:
Mr. John Yob, Chairman of the Republican Party
Ms. Carol Burke, Chairperson of the Democratic Party
Ms. Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor of the Board of Elections
Bill No. 36-0073 An Act amending title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1, section 4 and title 18 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 41 relating to the powers of the Supervisor of Elections and the Board of Elections.
Invited Testifier:
Mr. Raymond J. Williams, Chairman of the Board of Elections
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Virgin Islands Election System
Caroline Fawkes, Supervisor
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Water & Power Authority
Karl J. Knight, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
BLOCK III 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Schneider Regional Medical Center
Tina Comissiong, Esq., MPA, Chief Executive Officer
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance
Craig Benjamin, Executive Director
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Government Employees Retirement System
Angel E. Dawson, Jr., Administrator and Chief Executive Officer
BLOCK III 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Virgin Islands Police Department
Honorable Mario M. Brooks, Commissioner
Law Enforcement Planning Commission
Moleto A. Smith, Jr., Executive Director
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Department of Tourism
Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner Nominee
BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
West Indian Company Limited
Charlene Turnbull, Acting Chief Executive Officer
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
10:00 A.M.
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:00 A.M. in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on Croix to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
BLOCK I 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center
Darlene Baptiste, Chief Executive Officer
BLOCK II 11:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Department of Agriculture
Honorable Louis E. Petersen, Jr., PhD, Commissioner
BLOCK III 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Public Employees Relations Board
Pierina Jacobs-Feldman, Chairperson
Virgin Islands Labor Management Committee
Yirah Tutein, Executive Director
BLOCK IV 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands
Shelby King Gaddy, Esq., Executive Director
