Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands
Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators St. John Senators St.Croix Senators Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! …
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Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators St. John Senators St.Croix Senators Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture BLOCK I Discussion on Economic Development and Self-Sustainability in the U.S. Virgin Islands This block will explore ongoing efforts and future strategies to strengthen the Virgin Islands economy and advance toward greater self-sufficiency. The discussion will highlight the roles of key agencies—including the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority and the Bureau of Economic Research—in guiding policy development, monitoring economic trends, and supporting sustainable growth. Topics may include recent data-driven insights, progress on long-term economic plans, support for small business development, investment promotion, workforce initiatives, and efforts to build a more resilient and diversified local economy. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Wayne Biggs, Jr., Executive Director, Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority Haldane E. Davies, Ph. D., Director, Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority LUNCH BREAK BLOCK II Bill No. 36-0065 An Act amending Act No. 8512 by removing the responsibility of the Virgin Islands Port Authority from constructing a warehouse on the former Addelita Cancryn Junior High School campus to requiring the Port Authority to assist with the design, retrofitting and renovation of an existing warehouse located on Parcel No. 1B and 47B-1 Gasverks Gade, No. 3 Crown Prince Quarter, St. Thomas The Committee will receive testimony on the proposed legislative amendment, including its potential impact on project implementation, inter-agency coordination, and overall cost-efficiency. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Carlton Dowe, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Port Authority Mr. Craig Benjamin, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, EdD, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Education Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: . 36-0065 An Act amending Act No. 8512 by removing the responsibility of the Virgin Islands Port Authority , constructing a warehouse , Dionne Wells-Hedrington EdD Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education , Economic Development , former Addelita Cancryn Junior High , Haldane E. Davies Ph. D. Director Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority , Honorable Lisa Alejandro Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement , inter-agency coordination and overall cost-efficiency , Mr. Carlton Dowe Executive Director Virgin Islands Port Authority , Mr. Craig Benjamin Executive Director Virgin Islands Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance , Mr. Wayne Biggs Jr. Executive Director Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority , project implementation , Self-Sustainability in the U.S. Virgin Islands , testimony on the proposed legislative amendment Date Jun 09 2025 Expired! Time 10:00 am Category Economic Development and Agriculture Organizer Senator Hubert L. Frederick Phone 340-774-0880 Email senatorlfrederick@legvi.org Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow