January 16, 2026

Collection: Hearing Records
Sub-shelf: Culture, Youth, Aging and Parks
Kind: Hearing Record
Entity: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Date: 2026
Type: Invitation Letters
Topics: Disaster Recovery
Pages: 1
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January 16, 2026 Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien Director Office of Disaster Recovery V.I. Public Finance Authority 402 Strand Street Frederiksted, Virgin Islands 00840 Re: Invitation to Testify – Oversight Hearing on the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Dear Director Williams-Octalien, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at an oversight hearing scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber on St. Croix. This hearing will assess the current fiscal, administrative, and construction status of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project. With the December 2025 completion target now past, the Committee is conducting a follow- up review to determine the reasons behind the delay, evaluate remaining work, and identify any ongoing funding or compliance challenges. Your office’s role in oversight, fund disbursement, and disaster recovery management is vital to understanding the full picture of this major capital project. Your testimony is requested to address the following: • Current status of ODR-supported funding and disbursements for the stadium project • Any outstanding federal or local compliance issues impacting fund usage • Explanations for delays in ODR-supported components or reimbursements • Coordination efforts with agencies such as DPW, DPP, and DSPR • Any remaining risks, funding gaps, or steps needed to bring the project to full completion We kindly request that you submit written testimony and any supporting documentation no later than Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to ensure inclusion in the official hearing record. Thank you for your continued leadership and stewardship of recovery resources in the Virgin Islands. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands