Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett attended a small roundtable discussion at the White House with select Members of Congress, Administration officials and private sector companies to discuss renewable energy initiatives in low-income communities on June 17. Plaskett said the discussion was an opportunity for the stakeholders to discuss the President’s upcoming initiatives to “super charge” activity in renewable energy for areas that have not seen the benefit in the past. The White House affirmed its ...
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Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett announced today that the Virgin Islands Port Authority is set to receive additional funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to construct a $10,000 square foot Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) building at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix. Plaskett said VIPA would receive an additional $3.6 million to accompany the $2.3 million awarded to the authority last week, bringing the total funding awarded to construct the ARFF...
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Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett announced today that the Virgin Islands Port Authority is set to receive $2.3 Million in federal funding to construct an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA) in St. Croix. “I am pleased to announce that this grant that has been awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will, no doubt, augment the fire and rescue operations of the Virgin Islands Port Authority at Henry Roh...
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With less than two years to the 100-year anniversary of the Transfer of the Virgin Islands from Denmark to the Unites States, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett has introduced a bill that would create a Congressional Commission to plan and carryout local and national events related to the 1917 transfer. Plaskett also introduced legislation asking the United States Postal Service to create a commemorative stamp marking the centennial anniversary. “This is an opportunity to revisit the history leading ...
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As the nation prepares to memorialize the service and sacrifices of America’s military service members, Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett introduced legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage small business employers around the country to hire veterans who have served in the National Guard and Ready Reserve. “Introducing the Hire-A-Hero Act is necessary, in part, because we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans—particularly the men and women of our Na...
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Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is making available $2.3 million in funding for the establishment of regional centers to support comprehensive food safety training and education, pursuant to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). “I am pleased to announce this new funding opportunity through the U.S Department of Agriculture. Funding available to support and help train our local fa...
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St. Croix student Kobe A. Sutton will be the latest in a distinguished group of Virgin Island students attending U.S. Service Academies after receiving news of his acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Sutton said he is elated by the news of his acceptance and credited his parents for inspiring and motivating him to pursue the endeavor. "I am humbled by being accepted to the academy. It is not every day that someone has this experience. I have always had an interest in military ...
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Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett has announced the U.S. Virgin Islands will received a portion of $650,000 in grants approved by U.S. Department of Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Esther Kia'aina to help coral reefs in U.S. insular areas. “This funding shows the continued commitment of the Department of Interior to protect the natural resources of America’s island territories, and is a welcome resource to our local coral reef conservation efforts,” Plaskett said...
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In commemoration of National Police Week, Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett released the following statement: “Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to ensure the safety and security of our communities. With endless dedication they bear a great responsibility, as their family and friends share their sacrifices. I know first-hand that sacrifice, as the daughter of a 30-year retired NYPD officer and granddaughter of a former Virgin Islands Deputy Police Commissioner...
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In Commemoration of National Teacher Day, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement: “This National Teachers Day I want to thank all teachers across the country, especially the teachers in the U.S. Virgin Islands for their continued efforts in preparing our young people for a next generation economy. Often we take for granted the importance of the work teachers do everyday in—and sometimes out of the classroom. In my view teaching is one of the most noble and important profess...
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