Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Governor-elect Albert Bryan (D-VI) will hold an important Reporters Roundtable Conference Call to discuss the federal government’s ongoing role with the recovery efforts in the Virgin Islands from last year’s hurricanes, upcoming issues for the 116th Congress and the Governor-elects introduction and recent meetings held while… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding today’s Democratic Caucus leadership elections:
“I congratulate Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn for being elected by our Democratic Caucus to the respective positions of Majority Leader and… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett invites the public to a Military Service Academy Seminar in each island district.
St. Thomas
Friday, November 9, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm
UVI ACC, 1st Floor
Conference Room
St. Croix
Saturday, November 10, 2018
2:00 - 4:00 pm
UVI Great Hall
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett's Service Academy Seminars are aimed at providing… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett invites the public to two town hall meetings with the National Park Service in St. Croix and St. John.
St. Croix
6:00 pm Tuesday, October 16
Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse
(Old Post Office)
Christiansted
St. John
6:00 pm Wednesday, October 17
Cleone Creque Legislative Conference Room
Cruz… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
"Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a moment to remember the millions of families who have been impacted by this awful disease, and a time to remind friends and loved ones about the importance of early screening and self-exams.
“When it comes to curing cancer… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding the 1st Annual One-Stop-Federal-Resource community event slated for Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 10am to 3pm at Tutu Park Mall on St. Thomas, USVI.
“The One Stop Federal Resource event will highlight a… Read more »
ST. CROIX– Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement commemorating National Farmer's Day:
"We cannot overstate the importance of our farmers and local producers to our Virgin Islands economy and the health and well being of its residents. As we continue to grow our agricultural product and establish our sustainability, let us take this National… Read more »
“One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime, and, on average, three women are killed every day at the hands of a current or former intimate partner. The economic downturn has had a devastating effect on local programs working to serve survivors of abuse. While a bad economy does not cause domestic violence, it can make it worse.
“At the same… Read more »
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding her amendment to the FAA Reauthorization bill which will give Virgin Islanders an additional 26 weeks’ worth of assistance:
“I am pleased that the Plaskett Amendment was included in the FAA Reauthorization bill… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding four grants totaling over $42 million to go towards the rebuilding of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with Hurricanes Maria and Irma:
“Today, I am pleased to announce four important grant from the U.S.… Read more »