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Committee endorses Jennifer Matarangas King to lead Tourism; highlights local business outreach

Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary, 30th Legislature (U.S. Virgin Islands) · November 13, 2025
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The Rules and Judiciary Committee voted to forward Jennifer M. Matarangas King’s nomination to head the Department of Tourism after she described early actions to boost airlift, add staff, and help local businesses improve online visibility through a 'destination optimization' effort.

The Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary voted on Nov. 13 to forward Jennifer M. Matarangas King’s nomination to be Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism to the full Legislature after a 60‑minute hearing.

King, who has more than 26 years of experience working with the Virgin Islands’ tourism and communications sector, told the committee she has focused the first 30–90…

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