U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. shared reassuring news from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent sequential water testing on St. Croix today. The comprehensive analysis indicates that concerns over widespread elevated levels of lead and copper in the water system may be unfounded. This finding aligns with initial assessments by the Department of Planning […]
1,598 Clean Water Vouchers Distributed Over Three Days U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – President Joe Biden has approved the USVI’s request for a Federal Emergency Declaration to supplement the territory’s response to elevated levels of lead and copper found in the St. Croix water supply. During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen announced that on the evening of Saturday,
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Issues Thanksgiving Message and Grants Administrative Leave on Friday, Nov. 24 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. will be out of the Territory from Monday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach is also out of the Territory and scheduled to return on Nov. 29. During the Governor
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Distribution Continues on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Agricultural Fairgrounds U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Water and Power Authority and members of the USVI Government’s Unified Command conducted the distribution of water vouchers over the weekend to St. Croix residents impacted by elevated lead and copper levels in their potable drinking water.
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— In alignment with Act No. 8679, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands is urging individuals convicted of possessing two ounces or less of Cannabis to come forward for potential expungement. This initiative reflects the Governor’s commitment to justice and fairness in applying the law, especially in light of recent
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Water customers living in areas affected by lead and copper in the water supply will be eligible ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Chief Executive Officer Andrew Smith has announced the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s “Clean Water Action” distribution plan for water vouchers to St. Croix residents who live in the areas affected by
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “Authority”) would like to address recent misinformation circulating about current lead levels in St. Croix’s potable water system. As much as we work closely with the media, it is important to ensure that information received and shared has been verified and from
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced the 2023 Holiday Schedule. On these dates during the holiday season government employees will be granted administrative leave and Virgin Islands Government offices will be closed: Friday, November 10, 2023: Veteran’s Day (Observed) Holiday – Closed Thursday, November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Closed Friday, November
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