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Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, December 02, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. 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 Testifiers: 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. Invited Testifiers: Mr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware, Director, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority BLOCK III 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. The Committee will receive testimony on the operations of the Department of Property and Procurement including but not limited to an overview on the following: • The progress and solutions formulated to address the long standing homeless and derelict situation at Mitchell Motel. • Information regarding the formula used when issuing government leases to individuals or agencies. Invited Testifiers: Honorable Lisa Alejandro, Commissioner, VI Department of Property and Procurement BLOCK IV 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 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. Invited Testifiers: 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/Chief Executive Officer, Government Employees Retirement System BLOCK V 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 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. Invited Testifiers: 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 + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: ADA Coordinator , Angel E. Dawson , Angus Drigo , Bill No. 36-0190 , Callwood and Associates , Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities , chapter 15 section 254 , Daryl Jaschen , Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands , DRCVI , Government Employees Retirement System , Government of the Virgin Islands broadcasts , Julian Henley , Julio Rhymer Sr. , Kevin Callwood , Lisa Alejandro , Mitchell Motel , Monique Bute , Office of Management & Budget , Office of the Governor – ADA Office , OMB , Patrick Farrell , Shamika Thomas , sign language interpreters , State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for The Governor of the Virgin Islands , Teri Helenese , title 1 Virgin Islands Code , VI Department of Property and Procurement , VIAIL , Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living , Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs , Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency , Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority , VITEMA , VIUCEDD Date Dec 02 2025 Expired! 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