For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps June 18, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES OFFICE CLOSURES IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH Washington, D.C. — In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the district offices of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett on St. Croix and St. Thomas, as well as the Washington, D.C. office, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 20... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 15, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS RADIO PERSONALITY SAM TOPP U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) issued the following statement: "The Virgin Islands has lost one of its most trusted and enduring voices. For nearly two decades, Sam Topp showed up ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps June 15, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ANNOUNCES RESOLUTION FOR WATER SPIRIT 2, RESTORING VITAL CARGO SERVICE TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announced today that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has authorized Water Spirit Freight Services’ vessels, Admiral Pride and Water Spirit 2... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 12, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF FORMER US POSTAL SERVICE POSTMASTER IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, LOUIS JACKSON U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett today expressed her condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Louis A. Jackson, the former Virgin Islands ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps June 9, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Washington, D.C. — This June, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) reaffirms her commitment to the Caribbean American community in recognition of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Congresswoman Plaskett serves as a co-lead on... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps June xx, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR MAYOR JERRY DEMINGS AND CONGRESSWOMAN VAL DEMINGS FOLLOWING THE MAYOR’S GUBERNATORIAL RACE SUSPENSION Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) today issued the following statement in response to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' announcement that h... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland June 9, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING ACROSS THREE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS BILLS FOR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI-AL) announced today that all nineteen Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she submitted on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands ... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF JAZZ LEGEND SONNY ROLLINS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of saxophone legend Sonny Rollins: "The world has lost one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, and the Virgin Islands has lost one of... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF COACH ARTHUR "JIMO" JAMISON U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Charlotte Amalie High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Arthur "Jimo" Jamison Sr.: "The Virgin Islands has lost on... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 26, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF MABLE BRADY U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of Mable Brady: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mable Brady, matriarch of the Brady family on St. Croix. Alongside her husband, Al... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 15, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ENGAGED ON WATER SPIRIT FREIGHT DISRUPTION AFFECTING VIRGIN ISLANDS SUPPLY CHAIN U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) is actively engaged with federal authorities and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority following docking restrictions imposed on Water Spirit Freight S... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 11, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR PEDRO “PETE” ENCARNACION U.S. Virgin Islands – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Pedro "Pete" Encarnacion: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senat... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 9, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO REPORT OF MULTIPLE GUNSHOTS IN FREDERIKSTED St. Croix, USVI — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today released the following statement in response to a report of over 100 gunshots fired in Frederiksted, St. Croix: "The ongoing violence in our territory weighs heavily on me... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 7, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT SECURES AQUACULTURE STUDY PROVISION FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS IN HOUSE-PASSED FARM BILL Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) announces the inclusion of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study identifying locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands sui... Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland May 6, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR RONALD RUSSELL U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Ronald E. Russell: "It is with a heavy heart that I share my deepest condolences on the passing of former Senate Presi... Read More »
