June 17, 2025 
Honorable Derek A. Gabriel 
Commissioner 
Department of Public Works 
8244 Subbase 
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802 
Re: Invitation to Honorable Derek A. Gabriel to Appear Before the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, 
Sports, and Parks 
Dear Commissioner Gabriel, 
I invite you to appear in person at a public hearing convened by the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, 
Sports, and Parks on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room, #20 
Estate Golden Rock, Christiansted, St. Croix. 
The hearing will address the status and timeline of the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project. Your input will 
provide critical insights into the oversight and operational framework from the Department of Public 
Works. 
Please prepare and submit: 
• 
A written statement outlining the department’s role and statutory authority regarding the project 
• 
A recent project update and comprehensive project schedule 
• 
Construction milestones and timelines 
• 
Funding sources, obligations, and expenditure reports 
• 
All change orders or contract amendments with justifications 
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Copies of current and prior bimonthly reports submitted to the Legislature 
Thank you for your dedication to the people of the Virgin Islands 
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, and 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 and Planning 
Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development 
The Honorable 
Angel Bolques, Jr. 
Senator-At-Large 
 36th Legislature of  the Virgin Islands