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 […]
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On the one-year anniversary of Hurricanes Irma and Maria’s devastation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has praised God for fortifying him, his colleagues and the people of the Virgin Islands for the challenge of rebuilding their homeland. In a stirring address last Sunday at the first of three thanksgiving events to
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Following Governor Kenneth E. Mapp’s groundbreaking announcement Tuesday that 1,700 residents would receive free tuition to attend the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), the legislation authorizing the new scholarship program has been forwarded to senators. Under the Governor’s proposed plan, graduates from any U.S. Virgin Islands school – public or private – are eligible
The Government Employees Retirement System owes retirees millions in unpaid bonuses, Governor Kenneth Mapp said Thursday. The Governor, who has met with retirees in both districts in recent weeks, outlined his concerns about unpaid bonuses in a letter to GERS Administrator Austin Nibbs. The Governor explained that Virgin Islands law requires the Lottery Commission to
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded grants totaling more than $1.2 million to support the Frederiksted Health Care Center on St. Croix and the East End Medical Center on St. Thomas. The Frederiksted clinic will receive $674,800 and East End has been awarded $589,927. The Mapp-Potter Administration has been working closely
More people now earning a living wage Rising public and private sector salaries and the rebuild of a more resilient infrastructure are some of the many things Virgin Islanders have to celebrate this Labor Day, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp said Friday. “More people are now earning a living wage, and we’re poised to dramatically improve
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The climate change adaptation program for the U.S. Virgin Islands, launched by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp in 2015, continues to move forward and the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Hurricane Maria has focused greater attention on local efforts to reduce the risks associated with the world’s changing weather patterns. The program was officially established
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Thanksgiving services to be held on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Ken Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Osbert Potter will host thanksgiving services across the Territory next month to commemorate the one-year anniversaries of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which struck the islands last September. The first praise and thanksgiving service
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NOPAs now “being processed daily” by the Division of Personnel Nearly 800 Virgin Islands government employees are expected to see salary increases in this week’s paycheck, the Division of Personnel has reported. Governor Kenneth E. Mapp told Senate President Myron Jackson on Friday that raises had been processed for about 700 employees as a result
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Offering condolences to the family and friends of the late U.S. Senator and two-time presidential contender John McCain, U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff at Government House and upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the Territory until sunset on the day of Senator McCain’s
