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SUMMARY:Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications
DESCRIPTION:BLOCK I 9:00 A.M.\nBill No. 36-0109 An act amending title 33 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 111 to establish the Inspection and Safety on Public Highways Fund; amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 39, section 435 relating to the collection of fees, amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 41, section 461 relating to equipment and inspection of vehicle requirements, and title 20 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 38, section 416 relating to motor vehicle restrictions for the car rental industry.\nInvited Testifiers:\nHonorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Department of Finance\nHonorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources\nHonorable Mario M. Brooks, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Police Department\nMs. Barbara McIntosh, Director, Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles\nBLOCK II 11:00 A.M.\nBill No. 36-0074 An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part I by adding a chapter 3 establishing the “Virgin Islands Roadside Property Maintenance and Vegetation Act” to require property owners to maintain roadside vegetation, prevent obstruction of public roads and utility lines, provide for enforcement, penalties, and exceptions, and for other related purposes.\nInvited Testifiers:\nHonorable Tregenza A. Roach, Esq, Lt. Governor of the V.I.\nHonorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, VI Department of Public Works\nHonorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources\nMr. Karl Knight, Executive Director & CEO, Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority\nMr. Hannibal “Mike” Ware, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority\nDr. Gregory Guannel, Director, Caribbean Green Technology Center\nMr. Stephan Adams, Chief Executive Officer, V.I. Next Generation Network\nMs. Siobhan James-Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, One Communications\nMr. Clay Jones, Principal/Arborist, Heritage Tree Care, LLC.\nMs. Ileann Canellas Correa, Esq, Country Manager, T-Mobile PR/VI\nMr. Ravindra Maywahlall, Country Manager, Liberty USVI\nLUNCH 1:30 P.M.\nBLOCK III 2:00 P.M.\nThe Committee will convene to receive its annual update on telecommunications issues from providers, regulators, infrastructure owners, and policymakers, with a focus on evaluating system resilience, redundancy, and continuity of service. This discussion will inform legislative efforts to strengthen infrastructure planning, disaster preparedness, and public safety communications, while also assessing technical standards and the deployment of emerging technologies in the Virgin Islands. Testimony will be critical in examining internet connectivity, digital access, and telecommunications systems supporting public education, including challenges affecting equity and reliability. Additionally, input from service providers will help the Committee better understand industry conditions, service delivery challenges, planned investments, and the status of broadband grant participation, compliance, and oversight.\nInvited Testifiers:\nHonorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Commissioner, VI Department of Education\nHonorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, VI Department of Public Works\nHonorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, VI Department of Planning & Natural Resources\nMr. Julio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management and Budget\nMr. Karl Knight, Executive Director & CEO, Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority\nMr. Rupert Ross, Director, VI Bureau of Information Technology\nMr. Stephan Adams, Chief Executive Officer, V.I. Next Generation Network\nDr. Gregory Guannel, Director, Caribbean Green Technology Center\nMr. Dwayne Alexander, Executive Director, Virgin Islands Housing Authority\nMs. Ileann Canellas Correa, Esq, Country Manager, T-Mobile PR/VI\nMr. Ravindra Maywahlall, Country Manager, Liberty USVI\nMs. Siobhan James-Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, One Communications\n \n \n
URL:https://legvi.org/events/committee-on-housing-transportation-and-telecommunications-30/
ORGANIZER;CN=Senator Marvin A. Blyden:MAILTO:mblyden@legvi.org
CATEGORIES:Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications
LOCATION:St. Croix
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