DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS & RECREATION 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
 
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 
8201 Subbase, Suite 206 • St. Thomas, USVI 00802 • (340) 774-0255 
 
William D. Roebuck Industrial Park Bldg. 1 Suite 1 • Frederiksted, St. Croix USVI 00840 • (340) 773-0160 
 
“We Commit to Keep You Fit” 
 
Vincent L. Roberts 
Commissioner Nominee 
 
Testimony before the 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
Angel Bolques, Chairman  
Committee of Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks 
 
Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project 
 
 
July 18, 2025 
 
Honorable Angel Bolques, Chairman of the Committee of Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and 
Parks, of the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands, other committee members, 
non-committee members present, central staff, listening and viewing audience, good morning. 
I am Vincent Roberts, the Commissioner Nominee for the Department of Sports, Parks, and 
Recreation (DSPR). Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide 
testimony regarding DSPR’s role in the Paul E. Joseph Stadium Project. 
As the agency charged with the stewardship of public recreational facilities and promoting 
sports and community wellness across the Virgin Islands, DSPR has maintained a vested interest 
in the successful redevelopment of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium. 
Our department acts as the end-user agency for the stadium project. In this role, we have 
collaborated closely with the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Property 
 
 
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and Procurement (DPP), and the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) to ensure the facility meets 
our community's functional needs and aligns with our long-term programming objectives. 
Specifically, DSPR has provided design input to ensure the stadium accommodates multi-sport 
use, reviewed and approved facility layouts to support community events, collaborated on 
accessibility and safety standards to ensure compliance with ADA and public safety codes, and 
participate in site visits and milestone reviews to assess progress and provide feedback on 
usability and operational readiness. We also raise concerns when project delays or design 
changes threaten to compromise the stadium’s intended use. 
DSPR is committed to ensuring that once the stadium is completed, it will be fully activated 
with programming that reflects the spirit and resilience of the Virgin Islands. The features of the 
stadium will allow DSPR to host youth leagues, cultural festivals, and sports tourism initiatives, 
while stimulating economic activity and providing a modern space for community engagement. 
DSPR supports the Committee’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability, and we 
respectfully request continued legislative support to ensure that the stadium is not only 
completed but also maintained and programmed to its fullest potential. 
Thank you for your time and your continued commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands. I 
am happy to answer any questions you may have.