COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, HOSPITALS & HUMAN SERVICES 
The Honorable Ray Fonseca 
CHAIRMAN 
 
36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building, P.O. Box 1690 
Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00804 
(340) 693-3577 
Email: senatorrayfonseca@legvi.org 
 
 
TO: 
Honorable Hubert L. Frederick, Vice-Chair 
 
Honorable Marvin A. Blyden  
 
Honorable Alma Francis-Heyliger 
 
Honorable Kenneth L. Gittens 
 
Honorable Milton E. Potter 
 
 
Honorable Kurt A. Vialet 
  
FROM: 
Honorable Ray Fonseca _
 
 
Chairman, Committee on Health, Hospitals & Human Services 
 
DATE:    July 17, 2026 
RE: 
AGENDA -Committee Hearing-Revised 
Please be advised that the Committee on Health, Hospitals & Human Services will be conducting 
a hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers, 
on St. Thomas. 
 
BLOCK I___________________________________________________________________________ 
The Committee will receive testimony regarding the potential and observed public health risks 
associated with prolonged exposure to untreated sewage throughout the Territory, including a 
detailed assessment of the risks of waterborne and airborne illnesses, the potential contamination 
of groundwater, coastal waters, and surrounding environments, and the impact of untreated sewage 
exposure on vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, individuals with compromised 
immune systems, and persons with respiratory or chronic health conditions.  
 
The members will also receive information on any public advisories, warnings, mitigation 
measures, or emergency responses issued by the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, as 
well as any coordination, communication, or joint response efforts with the Virgin Islands 
Department of Health and other relevant agencies to address and mitigate the public health 
concerns associated with untreated sewage exposure. 
  
INVITED TESTIFIER: 
                                                      Mr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware 
                                                                 Executive Director 
                                           Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority 
                                                               
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, HOSPITALS & HUMAN SERVICES 
The Honorable Ray Fonseca 
CHAIRMAN 
 
36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building, P.O. Box 1690 
Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00804 
(340) 693-3577 
Email: senatorrayfonseca@legvi.org 
 
 
 
 
 
BLOCKII___________________________________________________________________________ 
The members will receive testimony regarding cancer in the Virgin Islands, available patient 
services and support programs, and opportunities for governmental agencies, healthcare providers, 
nonprofit organizations, and community partners to support the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer 
Center once it becomes operational. 
                                                           INVITED TESTIFIERS: 
 
The Honorable Justa E. Encarnacion                                   Mr. Darryl Smalls 
         Commissioner,                                                           Executive Director, 
    Department of Health                                  Facilities & Capital Development Territorial Hospital  
                                                                                      Redevelopment Team 
 
Ms. Darlene A. Baptiste, MA Ed, RTT, EMT, CPM                 
           Territorial Chief Executive Officer 
                   SRMC & JFLMC