October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025 Honorable Derek A. Gabriel Commissioner Department of Public Works 8244 Sub Base St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Invitation to Testify – Oversight Hearing on the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Dear Commissioner Gabriel, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at an oversight hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber on St. Croix. This hearing will revisit the current status of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project, with a focus on construction progress, agency coordination, and the feasibility of achieving the pledged December 2025 completion deadline. …
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October 16, 2025 Honorable Derek A. Gabriel Commissioner Department of Public Works 8244 Sub Base St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Invitation to Testify – Oversight Hearing on the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project Dear Commissioner Gabriel, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify at an oversight hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber on St. Croix. This hearing will revisit the current status of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project, with a focus on construction progress, agency coordination, and the feasibility of achieving the pledged December 2025 completion deadline. Given the Department of Public Works critical role in infrastructure management and interagency coordination, your testimony is requested to: • Provide an updated timeline of construction progress since the Committee’s last review in July • Identify any delays, missed milestones, or change orders affecting project delivery • Clarify DPW’s coordination efforts with contractors and partner agencies Please submit your written testimony and any supplemental reports or schedules no later than Monday, November 17, 2025, to allow for proper review and inclusion in the official hearing record. We appreciate your dedication to the territory’s public infrastructure and look forward to your insights as we work to ensure timely and effective project completion. For further assistance, do not hesitate 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