24 Jun
Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance
Tuesday, Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – RECONVENED
The Committee of the Whole will continue to receive testimony on the economic pressures impacting the cost of living in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Part 3: HIGH FUEL PRICES
Invited Testifiers:
Kyle Fleming, Director, VI Energy Office
Lawrence Ramdhansingh, President, VI Taxi Association
Kerry Harrigan, Manager, Best Taxi
Allison Petrus, Owner, Petrus Gas
Honorable H. Nathalie Hodge, Commissioner, VI Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Wayne Biggs, Chief Executive Officer, VI Economic Development Authority
Part 4: SALES TAX vs GROSS RECEIPT TAXES
Invited Testifiers:
Dr. Mark Wenner, Economist
Joel Lee, Director, VI Bureau of Internal Revenue
Julio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Honorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Department of Finance