Press Releases

PRESS STATEMENT   CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF GOVERNOR ROSSELLO OF PUERTO RICO   Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the resignation of Governor Rossello of Puerto Rico:   “As the Governor of Puerto Rico resigns over numerous allegations of personal misconduct as well as… Read more »

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PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT TO ATTEND THE 40TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) St. Thomas, USVI. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding her upcoming participation in the CARICOM meetings to be held in St. Lucia: “I am pleased to announce that I will be attending… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $2,000,000 GRANT FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GROUP FOR THE IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding a $2,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Virgin Islands Department… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $300,000 GRANT FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Virgin Islands Department of Health: “Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human… Read more »

 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT STATEMENT REGARDING PAYMENT ISSUES OF SUBCONTRACTOR’S POST HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA  Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett met with subcontractors who have been contracted to fulfill several federally funded programs related to the US Virgin Islands rebuilding efforts (including the STEP Program and other… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT  CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT SENDS LETTER REQUESTING MEETING REGARDING FUNDING AND RECENT ACTIVITIES OF HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM AND THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA)    Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding a letter she has sent to the High Intensity Drug… Read more »

PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY PLASKETT ANNOUNCES SEVERAL FEDERAL GRANTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM THE OFFICE OF INSULAR AFFAIRS Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), released the following statement regarding several grants announced today from the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) Technical Assistance Program (TAP): “Today the… Read more »

 PRESS STATEMENT HOUSE PASSES $19.1 BILLION BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN DISASTER RELIEF PACKAGE Legislation now cleared for President’s signature Washington, DC — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plasektt released the following statement on the passing of legislation to provide relief and recovery assistance for Americans affected by hurricanes and other recent natural disasters: "I am… Read more »