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Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement regarding the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro: The significance of today’s news cannot be understated. Fidel Castro's death marks a time of reflection on a life and a movement. Today, we stand with the Cuban people who are hopeful for a freer society and in remembrance of those who gave everything in the fight fo... Read more »

The Office of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett in conjunction with the Army’s Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison will host a delegation of congressional staff in the territory for a congressional oversight activity beginning on Nov. 18. The oversight activity will provide the delegation of congressional armed services staff with vital information and familiarization of the local homeland securit... Read more »

In commemoration of Veterans Day, Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement: "Each year, we gather as a nation to honor the service of our veterans and to remember the contributions that our men and women in uniform have fought for to secure the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Virgin Island veterans carry a legacy of service to this nation tha... Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement in commemoration of Liberty Day: “Today we celebrate the legacy and achievements of an extraordinary man. A son of the soil, David Hamilton Jackson’s ideas and advocacy are responsible for much of the socio-economic and political progression of the Virgin Islands through the 20th Century. He was without question one of our foremost thoug... Read more »

As part of her ongoing effort to highlight opportunities for economic growth, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett is hosting a high-level official from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the territory this week. Mignon Clyburn, a Commissioner with the FCC, will spend the week in the territory meeting with local stakeholders in the telecommunications sector learning of their challenges, as we... Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on Hurricane Matthew: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our Caribbean brothers and sisters in Haiti, as well as all those affected in the wake of Hurricane Matthew and those still in its path. I have been in contact with the U.S. State Department who is currently assessing the situation, and will work with members of Cong... Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement in the wake of the removal of residents at the Sea View Nursing Facility: "The issues at Seaview which provide support to our most vulnerable and needy citizens are long and deep. I am very concerned about what has transpired at the Sea View Nursing Facility. The families of the Sea View residents have entrusted us with t... Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett announced today that legislation passed by Congress to fund the federal government until December, includes more than $1 billion to fight the spread of the Zika virus. “I am pleased to see Congress finally take this issue seriously and approve funding to assist in the fight against Zika. The Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have been on the front lines o... Read more »

“Our thoughts are with the people of our neighboring island territory during what has to be a difficult time. Today I reached out to my colleague Rep. Pedro Pierluissi to let him know that the people of the Virgin Islands are watching, praying and making ourselves available to assist in whatever way we can. Rep. Pierluisi’s office has let us know that FEMA is providing generators to the hospitals ... Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett’s legislation for a Congressional Commission to recognize the 1917 transfer of the Virgin Islands for Denmark to the United States is on its way to becoming law after it passed the U.S. Senate last night. The Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act, once signed into law by the President, will form an eight-member commission to engage other lawmak... Read more »