Committee Agenda-07-22-2026-Revised — Health, Hospitals and Human Services, 22 July 2026

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Entity: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Date: 2026
Type: AGENDA
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, HOSPITALS & HUMAN SERVICES The Honorable Ray Fonseca CHAIRMAN 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands Capitol Building, P.O. Box 1690 Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00804 (340) 693-3577 Email: senatorrayfonseca@legvi.org TO: Honorable Hubert L. Frederick, Vice-Chair Honorable Marvin A. Blyden Honorable Alma Francis-Heyliger Honorable Kenneth L. Gittens Honorable Milton E. Potter Honorable Kurt A. Vialet FROM: Honorable Ray Fonseca _ Chairman, Committee on Health, Hospitals & Human Services DATE: July 17, 2026 RE: AGENDA -Committee Hearing-Revised Please be advised that the Committee on Health, Hospitals & Human Services will be conducting a hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers, on St. Thomas. BLOCK I___________________________________________________________________________ The Committee will receive testimony regarding the potential and observed public health risks associated with prolonged exposure to untreated sewage throughout the Territory, including a detailed assessment of the risks of waterborne and airborne illnesses, the potential contamination of groundwater, coastal waters, and surrounding environments, and the impact of untreated sewage exposure on vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, individuals with compromised immune systems, and persons with respiratory or chronic health conditions. The members will also receive information on any public advisories, warnings, mitigation measures, or emergency responses issued by the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, as well as any coordination, communication, or joint response efforts with the Virgin Islands Department of Health and other relevant agencies to address and mitigate the public health concerns associated with untreated sewage exposure. INVITED TESTIFIER: Mr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware Executive Director Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, HOSPITALS & HUMAN SERVICES The Honorable Ray Fonseca CHAIRMAN 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands Capitol Building, P.O. Box 1690 Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00804 (340) 693-3577 Email: senatorrayfonseca@legvi.org BLOCKII___________________________________________________________________________ The members will receive testimony regarding cancer in the Virgin Islands, available patient services and support programs, and opportunities for governmental agencies, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to support the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Center once it becomes operational. INVITED TESTIFIERS: The Honorable Justa E. Encarnacion Mr. Darryl Smalls Commissioner, Executive Director, Department of Health Facilities & Capital Development Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team Ms. Darlene A. Baptiste, MA Ed, RTT, EMT, CPM Territorial Chief Executive Officer SRMC & JFLMC