Virgin Islands Public Services Commission

Virgin Islands Public Services Commission The mission of the Public Services Commission is to regulate all public utilities operating in the USVI Virgin Islands and the territory's ratepayers. Hendricks.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a quasi-judicial, regulatory agency established under Title 3, VIC Sec. 237. Currently operating under the provisions of Title 30 Virgin Islands Code Chapter 1, the PSC has a broad mandate to maintain an important balance between the public utilities in the U.S. The PSC consists of five (5) voting members and two (2) non-voting or ex-officio members. The five

voting members are each appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The two non-voting members of the Commission are comprised of elected Senators and are appointed by the President of the Legislature. Annual elections are held and a Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by the Commission members. The day-to-day operations of the PSC are headed by the Executive Director, Sandra L. Setorie and the Assistant Executive Director, Tisean T. Title 3, VIC Section 137 [repealed 1987] originally created the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission within the Department of Public Works, for administrative purposes. Title 3, VIC Section 273 continued the Commission within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) for budgetary purposes and is one of twenty (20) major departments in the VI government. The Commission sets rates that provide regulated utilities an opportunity to earn a return on their investment for them to provide adequate and reliable service and, that are also reasonable for the customer. The PSC also seeks to help consumers better understand its functions and how they can participate in the rate-making process. How are utility company rates set? Whenever a regulated electric, water, telephone, cable TV or ferryboat company wants to change its rates, it must come before the PSC for permission. The PSC investigates its request and sets new rate levels if the request is valid. The investigation is extensive, with the PSC staff, counsel, and consultants helping the commission assess the company's request. The Public Services Commission has regulatory jurisdiction over the following utilities:
- Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority
- Viya
- Transportation Services of St John
- Varlack Ventures, Inc
- Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority
- Liberty Mobile

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
31/07/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

To View Full Agenda:

PSC Regular Meeting Agenda (August 2026) ByPSC July 31, 2026 Documents PSC Regular Meeting Agenda August 11, 2026Download

🚨 Meeting Update 🚨The Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2...
13/07/2026

🚨 Meeting Update 🚨

The Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 has been canceled.

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday August 11, 2026.

For updates and additional information, please visit psc.vi.gov or contact us:
📞 St. Thomas: 340-776-1291
📞 St. Croix: 340-778-6010

Thank you for your understanding.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
02/07/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Press Releases | Public Notices 014-25 (PSC Meeting Consolidated and Rescheduled for November) October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) announces that its next scheduled meeting, originally set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, has been ...

Congratulations to Commissioner Laura Nichols-Samms on her appointment as President of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Re...
18/06/2026

Congratulations to Commissioner Laura Nichols-Samms on her appointment as President of the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC)!

This distinguished appointment reflects Commissioner Nichols-Samms’ dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing effective utility regulation and public service. Her expertise and passion for serving the people of the Virgin Islands and the broader region have earned her this well-deserved recognition.

We are proud to see her take on this important leadership role and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make throughout the regulatory community.

Please join us in congratulating Commissioner Nichols-Samms on this outstanding achievement!



To Read More About Commissioner Nichols-Samms Appointment:
https://psc.vi.gov/007-26-commissioner-nichols-samms-macruc-appointment/

10/06/2026

CORRECTION!

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) approved a temporary 66-cent per-ticket emergency fuel surcharge for the St. Thomas/St. John Ferry, Franchise operators during its June meeting. The surcharge will remain in effect for 90 days and was approved alongside a waiver of the standard 30-day public notice requirement.

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09/06/2026

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) approved a temporary 66-cent per-ticket emergency fuel surcharge for ferry operators serving the Red Hook
Cruz Bay route during its June meeting. The surcharge will remain in effect for 90 days and was approved alongside a waiver of the standard 30-day public notice requirement.

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U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) voted during its June meeting to retain the cu...
09/06/2026

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission (PSC) voted during its June meeting to retain the current Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause (LEAC) rate of 22.2226 cents
per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from July 1 through September 30, 2026.

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006-26-01 PSC Regular Meeting Energy Matters (June 2026) BySymra Hendrickson June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 documents 006-26-01 (Energy Matters)Download

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
04/06/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
To View Full Amended Agenda:

PSC Regular Meeting Amended Agenda (June 2026) BySymra Hendrickson June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Documents PSC Regular Meeting Amended Agenda June 9, 2026Download

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday,...
29/05/2026

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the PSC's Conference Rooms located at No. 1003 Estate Ross, Suite 4 (Barbel Plaza), St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and No. 2 Estate Carlton, Suite 2, Frederiksted, Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

To View Full Agenda:

PSC Regular Meeting Agenda (June 2026) ByPSC May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Documents PSC Regular Meeting June 9, 2026 AgendaDownload

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission took several procedural actions during its recent me...
14/05/2026

U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Public Services Commission took several procedural actions during its recent meeting regarding ongoing ferry-rate investigations and emergency fuel surcharge requests affecting ferry service between St. Thomas and St. John.

To read the full release:

005-26-02 (PSC Regular Meeting – Ferry Franchise Matters) May 2026 BySymra Hendrickson May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Documents 005-26-02 (Ferry Franchise Matters)Download

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1003 Estate Ross Suite 4
Charlotte Amalie
00802

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+13407761291

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