Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture

The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture of the 35th Legislature will commence a hearing on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

BLOCK I 10:00 A.M.

The Committee will receive an update on the status of The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RT Park) programs.

Invited Testifier:
Mr. Peter Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, U.V.I Research and Technology Park (RT Park)

RECESS 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

BLOCK II 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

The Committee will receive an update status from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources operations and funding. Additionally, the committee will also receive a status update from the Division of Fish and Wildlife to include the farming and fishing industries.

Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Jean-Pierre Oriol, Commissioner, Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Nicole F. Angeli, PhD, Director, Division of Fish and Wildlife, DPNR