Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has approved the $1.32 billion Fiscal Year 2019 budget for the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. The budget was submitted to the 32nd Legislature on May 30, 2018 and Senators acted to approve it on September 19th. The Governor notified Senate President Myron Jackson on Friday evening that he …
In what was described as a “another major milestone” in the Territory’s recovery from last year’s devastating hurricanes, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp announced Wednesday that an agreement had been reached to assist in the reopening of Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort on St. Thomas. The Mapp-Potter Administration has officially entered into a Memorandum …
The United States Senate gave final approval to the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 on Wednesday. The Act retroactively provides an additional 26 weeks of disaster-related unemployment assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands for a total of 52 weeks of assistance following the disaster declarations for Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The legislation will make …
Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has approved operating expenses for the V.I. Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) and additional funding for vendors. Bill No. 32-0290 appropriates $25.4 million from the General Fund to the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, which includes $4 million for vendor payments. The Governor prioritized …
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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp participated in the 10th annual observance of National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on Tuesday. Sharing some personal experiences on the sobering topic, he recalled a childhood friend being murdered by her former spouse. “Murder is a crime that not only destroys the victim, but destroys the …
THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Kenneth Mapp and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude have announced the formal execution of a$243 million grant to help Virgin Islanders recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The signing of this agreement now paves the way to speed recovery dollars needed to …
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The Government plans to return to the negotiating table with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) this week and remains committed to raising salaries for union members and government employees across the board, Governor Kenneth Mapp said Monday. The Governor spoke at a news conference called to address matters related to education, including teachers’ recent …
Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has announced his approval of a contract for more major improvements to St. Croix’s Melvin Evans Highway. The work – which includes paving, repairs and safety provisions – will take place from Hannah’s Rest to the Good Hope Intersection. V.I. Paving has been contracted to complete the $2.2 million project, fully …
Department of Finance Commissioner Valdamier O. Collens and Bureau of Internal Revenue Director Marvin L. Pickering have advised that 901 more Virgin Islanders will receive income tax refunds this week. Director Pickering said the checks, which total $7.2 million, are to be mailed out on Tuesday. “This latest release of refunds will bring the total …
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Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has advised the public that heavy rains are possible as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches the U.S. Virgin Islands, though the weather system is expected to pass more than 120 miles south of St. Croix. “We do not anticipate experiencing any tropical storm or hurricane force winds, but we could experience rain …
