Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Governor Mapp recognizes Philippine Independence Day on June 12

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp recognized the Virgin Islands Filipino community in celebration of the 120th anniversary of Philippine Declaration of Independence on June 12, 2018. “On this occasion, we recognize those of Filipino descent who call the U.S. Virgin Islands their home,” Governor Mapp said. “We thank them for their many contributions to the Territory and […]

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Governor Mapp corrects information regarding government salaries

Stories in the Virgin Islands Daily News continue to regularly include mischaracterizations and misinformation and the paper would be wise to invest in hiring at least one Virgin Islander to work in its news department, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp said this week. The Governor took issue with Wednesday’s article on three “pay raises” that contained

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Governor Mapp conferences with President Trump and FEMA on hurricane preparation

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp joined Governors from across the country for a video teleconference Wednesday as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William “Brock” Long and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kirstjen Nielsen met with President Donald Trump and his Cabinet at FEMA Headquarters for the 2018 Annual Hurricane Briefing. FEMA Administrator Long and DHS Secretary Nielsen updated the President on

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U.S. Virgin Islands government employees recognized

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp expressed his deep gratitude to nearly 80 government employees at the Division of Personnel’s 29th Annual Employee Recognition Week ceremonies at Government House on St. Thomas and St. Croix. He asserted that the accomplishments were even more impressive given the challenges faced by public employees in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and

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Governor Mapp lifts jobs and wage freeze in U.S. Virgin Islands

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp, with immediate effect, has lifted the freeze on non-essential hiring in the Executive Branch of Government. As the U.S. Virgin Islands recovers from last year’s hurricanes, this job and wage thaw creates numerous opportunities to attract and retain necessary staff to assist in the Territory’s recovery. Yesterday’s order was executed in conjunction

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