Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection

The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a meeting for Friday, November 14, 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. – 11:00 A.M.

Bill No. 36-0052 An Act amending title 29, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 9, section 502, regarding advertising devices on private property

Invited Testifiers:
Honorable Derek A. Gabriel, Commissioner, Department of Public Works
Mr. Russell Pate, Esq., President, VI Bar Association
Mr. Roger B. Minkoff, Realtor
Mr. Marcus Christian, Resident
BLOCK II 10:30 P.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Bill No. 36-0009 A Resolution honoring and commending Mr. Steven van Beverhoudt for his years of dedicated service and numerous contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands
Invited Testifiers:

Ms. Delia Thomas, VI Inspector General, Office of the VI Inspector General
Mrs. Bernice Turnbull, Retired Commissioner of The Department of Finance
Ms. Marsha Dubois, Lead Auditor, Office of the Virgin Islands Inspector General

BLOCK III 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Bill No. 36-0084 An Act honoring and commending Alva Alphonse Swan also known as “Coach Tumba” for his significant contributions to the sport of basketball in the Virgin Islands by bestowing upon him the Key to the Territory

Invited Testifiers:
Mr. Anselmo Frett, Resident
Ms. Patricia Peets, Resident
Mr. Ray Archibald, Resident
Ms. Kamela Hughes, Resident
Mr. Audi Henneman, Resident

Bill No. 36-0149 A resolution honoring and commending Janeisha John for her outstanding achievements, pioneering spirit, and significant contributions to the fields of entertainment, modeling, and television production, celebrating her role as a cultural ambassador, trailblazer, and inspirational leader of the Virgin Islands

Invited Testifiers:
Ms. Jo’liza John, Younger Sister / Official DJ
Ms. Trinity Austrie, Best Friend / Environmental Engineer, CEO Tysam Tech, LLC
Mr. Jamal Drummond, Friend / Former Coach, Designer & Stylist
Ms. Aria Garcia, Designer / Stylist, House of Arega
Mr. Anil Bruce, Mentor / Former Executive Producer at WTJX, Rediscover St. Croix / Emmy Award Winning TV Produce
Dr. Elle Nielsen, Friend / Professor of Dance, UVI
Dr. Valrica Bryson, Ph.D., Mentor / Former High School Band Teacher
Mr. Shamari Haynes, Associate/ Deputy Commissioner of Tourism
Mr. and Mrs. Griselle & Ben Mitchell, Mentors / Owners, former C-9 Modeling Agency
Mr. Shomari Moorhead, Friend/Entrepreneur / Community Leader
Mr. Renaldo Stevens aka Emcee Bogle, Associate /V.I. Emcee
Ms. Janella John, Older Sister
Ms. Claire Roker, Pageant Mentor
Mr. Dennis Liburd, Jr. aka Pumpa, Associate / International Soca Artist