Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)

Stacey Plaskett protests at speaker vote: U.S. ‘has a territory and a colonies problem’

WASHINGTON — U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett protested the nonvoting status of the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories Friday— sparking mixed reactions after she accused the…

John McCarthy January 5, 2025

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It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control…

John McCarthy November 3, 2024

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President Biden Lands On St. Croix To Relax Between Christmas and New Year’s

FREDERIKSTED — President Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to a place very familiar to him — St. Croix — to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in…

John McCarthy December 28, 2022

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Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett Shares More Details About Her VISA Waiver Act

WASHINGTON U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett released the following statement of clarification regarding her Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act’s (H.R. 5460) approval by the House Judiciary Committee: “The…

VI Free Press April 10, 2022

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Plaskett Says 7 Grants Totaling $16.3 Million Have Been Awarded To DPW

WASHINGTON — Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing seven grants totaling $16,315,508.90 recently awarded to the VI…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021

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Stacey Plaskett Makes History As First Delegate To Congress Chosen As An Impeachment Manager

WASHINGTON — House Representative Jamie Raskin, lead impeachment manager, said it was a moment of "special pride" to introduce his fellow impeachment manager Stacey Plaskett to speak on the Senate…

VI Free Press February 10, 2021

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V.I. Delegate Stacey Plaskett Shines In Starring Role As House Impeachment Manager Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching…

VI Free Press February 10, 2021

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As Trump Prosecutor, V.I. Delegate Plaskett Gets Her Say In Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stacey Plaskett couldn’t cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him. The non-voting delegate from the…

VI Free Press February 6, 2021

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100 Hot Meals Donated to VIPD Officers Thanks To Naturi Naughton

FREDERIKSTED – The officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix District, were beneficiaries of 100 plates of food, donated by actress Naturi Naughton of “Power” fame. The food…

Bro Bot May 4, 2020

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4 Buildings Soiled With Motor Oil By Vandal In Frederiksted Town: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The 911 Emergency Call Center received reports over the weekend of vandalism at three offices in downtown Frederiksted. When police investigated, they discovered that four buildings had been…

VI Free Press February 18, 2020