THE HONORABLE SENATOR AVERY L. LEWIS 
Legislative Secretary 
36
th LEGISLAtURE OF thE VIRGIN ISLANDS 
 
 
 
Chair:  
Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, Consumer Protection 
 
Vice Chair: Committee on Education and Workforce Development 
 
Member: 
Committee on Rules and Judiciary 
 
 
Committee on Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks 
Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety 
Committee of the Whole 
 
Post Office Box 1690, Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00801 
Phone: (340) 774-0880                                                                                                                                       Email: senatorlewis@legvi.org 
 
 
 
 
REVISED AGENDA I 
 
TO:  
All Members, Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer 
Protection  
 
MEMBERS: 
Senator Ray Fonseca 
Senator Alma Francis Heyliger 
Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. 
Senator Kenneth L. Gittens 
Senator Franklin D. Johnson 
Senator Carla J. Joseph  
FROM: The Honorable Senator Avery L. Lewis 
 
 
 
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
DATE:  
December 1, 2025 
 
The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled 
a meeting for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. 
Thomas, Virgin Islands to provide testimony on the following bills: 
 
BLOCK I: 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. 
 
The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Office of Veterans Affairs including 
but not limited to an overview of the agency’s current challenges, a plan of action to resolve 
challenges, and any other updates pertinent to the discussion. 
 
INVITED TESTIFIER(S): 
 
• 
Mr. Patrick Farrell, Director, Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs 
 
BLOCK II: 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 
 
The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Virgin Islands Waste Management 
Authority including but not limited to an overview of the agency’s current challenges, a plan of action 
to resolve challenges, and a comprehensive update on the agency. 
 
 
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G O V A C P  A g e n d a  
 
INVITED TESTIFIER(S): 
 
• 
Mr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware, Director, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority 
 
 
LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.  
 
 
BLOCK III: 12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. 
 
Bill No. 36-0208: A resolution recognizing United States Senator Mike Crapo for his instrumental 
role in securing the historic increase in the rum cover over tax reimbursement for the Virgin Islands 
Proposed by Senator Avery L. Lewis  
 
INVITED TESTIFIER(S): 
 
• 
Mr. Kevin Callwood, President, Callwood and Associates 
• 
Ms. Teri Helenese, Director, State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for The 
Governor of the Virgin Islands  
• 
Mr. Angel E. Dawson, Administrator/CEO, Government Employees Retirement System   
 
BLOCK IV: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. 
 
Bill No. 36-0190: An act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15 section 254 providing for 
sign language interpreters at all Government of the Virgin Islands broadcasts and official functions 
Proposed by Angel L. Bolques, Jr.    
 
INVITED TESTIFIER(S): 
 
• 
Mr. Angus Drigo, Executive Director, Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (DRCVI) 
• 
Ms. Monique Bute, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living 
(VIAIL) 
• 
Ms. Shamika Thomas Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) 
• 
Mr. Julio Rhymer Sr., Director, Office of Management & Budget (OMB) 
• 
Mr. Daryl Jaschen, Director, Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency 
(VITEMA) 
• 
Mr. Julian Henley, ADA Coordinator, Office of the Governor – ADA Office 
 
 
 
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