Press Releases

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and Colleagues from the U.S. House of Representatives joined President Obama's Delegation to the re-opening of the Panama Canal on June 25. The delegation was led by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, Rep. Bill Schuster (R-PA) and Dr. Jill Biden, who represented the President during the two-day… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement on the Mass shooting at the Pulse Nighclub in Orlando, Florida: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the city of Orlando, the victims and their loved ones. There is a large Virgin Island diaspora in the greater Orlando area and we pray for their safety, as well as the safety of their loved ones. What… Read more »

In a significant victory for the U.S. Virgin Islands, the territory is no longer directly tied to the Puerto Rico Oversight Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The legislation passed after a change to a controversial provision in the Bill, which extended the option for an Oversight Board to preside over U.S. Territories… Read more »

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement in response to H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) passing the House Committee on Natural Resources: “Today my colleagues, on the House Committee on Natural Resources voted on passage of H.R. 5278 to address the Puerto Rico debt crisis. While I am… Read more »

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 »