January 15, 2026 
Vincent Roberts 
Commissioner 
Department of Sports, Parks & Recreation 
8201 Subbase, Suite 206 
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 
Re: Request for Testimony – C.Y.A.S.P. Oversight Hearing on February 20, 2026 
Dear Commissioner Roberts, 
On behalf of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, and in my capacity as Chairman, I 
write to formally request your testimony at the Committee’s upcoming oversight hearing scheduled for Friday, 
February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, to be held at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. 
This hearing will reconvene to examine accountability, financial oversight, operational readiness, and 
completion timelines associated with two major public investments: the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack and the 
Paul E. Joseph Stadium. As Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, your 
participation is requested for both Block I and Block II of the agenda, given your department’s central role in 
each project. 
BLOCK I (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) 
Topic: Operational Status and Financial Oversight of the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack and the Horse Racing 
Initiative Fund 
BLOCK II (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) 
Topic: Financial and Administrative Oversight of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium 
In preparation for the hearing, please submit written testimony addressing both Blocks I and II in advance, for 
inclusion in the official record. All testimony and supporting documentation should be transmitted through the 
Office of the Chair no later than Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM. 
Thank you for your continued service to the people of the Virgin Islands. We look forward to your participation. 
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