Press Releases

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 5278 in the U.S. House of Representatives this week: "Late Wednesday night, Congress introduced another version of legislation that will enable Puerto Rico to restructure its debt. While the new bill (H.R. 5278) represents a significant step forward toward ensuring the Puerto… Read more »

The Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act passed The U.S. House of Representatives, Tuesday, paving the way for Congress to assist in raising the national profile of the upcoming anniversary of Transfer Day. The legislation, H.R. 2615, calls for a bi-partisan Congressional Commission to research, plan, develop and carry out commemorative activities related to the… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, today, announced two grant funding opportunities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and is urging eligible stakeholders in the Virgin Islands agriculture community to apply for the available funding. “I am pleased to announce the availability of $4.7 million in grant funding available through the U.S. Department of… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts, invites the public to attend the 2016 Virgin Islands District Congressional Art Competition exhibit. The Art Competition exhibit will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Virgin Islands Council of the Arts on St. Thomas from 4-6 pm. Thousands of high school students from across the nation… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett will be holding an urgent press conference Monday, April 4 to inform residents of the Virgin Islands of an important issue relative to the territory.  The press conference is scheduled for 1 PM EST at the office of the Delegate to Congress located at number 60 King Street, Frederiksted, St. Croix.  Members of the media are encouraged to… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement in reaction to the recent Termini settlement reached for illegally applying restricted-use fumigants in multiple residential locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Accountability in this most unfortunate situation is certainly welcomed. While this settlement may be deemed just, in no way does it alleviate… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett is hosting members of Congress and business executives in the technology sector Sat, Mar 19, for a series of panel discussions at the Buccaneer Hotel and Resort in St. Croix.   The panels will explore ways to spur innovation and create jobs by closing the digital divide in minority and economically challenged communities. Additionally, the group will… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett is officially a supporting party to a court case with implications to the constitutional rights afforded to residents of U.S. territories.   Plaskett filed an Amicus Brief, on March 2, asking the Supreme Court to grant review of a D.C. Circuit decision last year, denying recognition of birthright citizenship in U.S. territories based on the… Read more »

The Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act is one step closer to becoming law after it passed the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with a unanimous vote today. “I am grateful for the support of my colleagues in the Oversight Committee and I am hopeful that their support will help move this important legislation forward. My staff and I will continue to… Read more »

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett hosted a two-day visit with local Virgin Islands business leaders on Capitol Hill aimed at engaging policy makers in Congress on some of the major issues impacting the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Advocacy Day 2016, Plaskett said, is the first of, what she hopes to be an annual event  on Capitol Hill, where stakeholders in the Virgin Islands business… Read more »