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Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications - 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 Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications BLOCK I 9:00 A.M. Bill No. 36-0109 An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111 to establish the Inspection and Safety on Public Highways Fund; amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 39, section 435 relating to the collection of fees, amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 41, section 461 relating to equipment and inspection of vehicle requirements, and title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 38, section 416 relating to motor vehicle restrictions for the car rental industry. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Department of Finance Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources Honorable Mario M. Brooks, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department Ms. Barbara McIntosh, Director, Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles BLOCK II 11:00 A.M. Bill No. 36-0074 An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part I by adding a chapter 3 establishing the “Virgin Islands Roadside Property Maintenance and Vegetation Act” to require property owners to maintain roadside vegetation, prevent obstruction of public roads and utility lines, provide for enforcement, penalties, and exceptions, and for other related purposes. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Tregenza A. Roach, Esq, Lt. Governor of the V.I. Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, VI Department of Public Works Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources Mr. Karl Knight, Executive Director & CEO, Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Mr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority Dr. Gregory Guannel, Director, Caribbean Green Technology Center Mr. Stephan Adams, Chief Executive Officer, V.I. Next Generation Network Ms. Siobhan James-Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, One Communications Mr. Clay Jones, Principal/Arborist, Heritage Tree Care, LLC. Ms. Ileann Canellas Correa, Esq, Country Manager, T-Mobile PR/VI Mr. Ravindra Maywahlall, Country Manager, Liberty USVI LUNCH 1:30 P.M. BLOCK III 2:00 P.M. The Committee will convene to receive its annual update on telecommunications issues from providers, regulators, infrastructure owners, and policymakers, with a focus on evaluating system resilience, redundancy, and continuity of service. This discussion will inform legislative efforts to strengthen infrastructure planning, disaster preparedness, and public safety communications, while also assessing technical standards and the deployment of emerging technologies in the Virgin Islands. Testimony will be critical in examining internet connectivity, digital access, and telecommunications systems supporting public education, including challenges affecting equity and reliability. Additionally, input from service providers will help the Committee better understand industry conditions, service delivery challenges, planned investments, and the status of broadband grant participation, compliance, and oversight. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Commissioner, VI Department of Education Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, VI Department of Public Works Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources Mr. Julio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management and Budget Mr. Karl Knight, Executive Director & CEO, Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Mr. Rupert Ross, Director, VI Bureau of Information Technology Mr. Stephan Adams, Chief Executive Officer, V.I. Next Generation Network Dr. Gregory Guannel, Director, Caribbean Green Technology Center Mr. Dwayne Alexander, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Housing Authority Ms. Ileann Canellas Correa, Esq, Country Manager, T-Mobile PR/VI Mr. Ravindra Maywahlall, Country Manager, Liberty USVI Ms. Siobhan James-Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, One Communications     + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: 36-0074 , 36-0109 , Barbara McIntosh , car rental industry , Caribbean Green Technology Center , Clay Jones , Department of Finance , Department of Planning & Natural Resources , Department of Public Works , Derek Gabriel , Dionne Wells-Hedrington , Gregory Guannel , Hannibal “Mike” Ware , Heritage Tree Care LLC. , Ileann Canellas Correa Esq , Inspection and Safety on Public Highways Fund , Jean-Pierre Oriol , Julio Rhymer , Karl Knight , Kevin McCurdy , Liberty USVI , Lt. Governor of the V.I. , Mario M. Brooks , motor vehicle restrictions , Office of Management and Budget , One Communications , Ravindra Maywahlall , Rupert Ross , Siobhan James-Alexander , Stephan Adams , T-Mobile PR/VI , title 20 Virgin Islands Code chapter 38 section 416 , title 20 Virgin Islands Code chapter 39 section 435 , title 20 Virgin Islands Code chapter 41 section 461 , title 33 Virgin Islands Code chapter 111 , Tregenza A. Roach Esq. , V.I. Next Generation Network , VI Bureau of Information Technology , VI Department of Education , VI Police Department , Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles , Virgin Islands Roadside Property Maintenance and Vegetation Act , Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority , Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Date Apr 08 2026 Expired! Time 9:00 am Location Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix Category Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Organizer Senator Marvin A. 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