The Territory’s recovery from last fall’s devastating hurricanes continues to progress with the approval of the contract for the engineering, construction and installation of 240 temporary classrooms by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp. The agreement also provides for 19 large Sprung structures that can serve as cafeterias and gymnasiums. U.S. Virgin Islands Education Commissioner Dr. Sharon […]
All of the primary roads in the U.S. Virgin Islands will be completely rebuilt to US Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway standards, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp announced Tuesday. For the first time in history, a full assessment of the Territory’s 1,273-mile public road system was conducted in order to determine conditions after the storms and
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Finance Commissioner Valdamier Collens has announced that just under $5 million in tax refunds will be sent out Tuesday. Approximately 1,500 refund checks will be mailed out totaling $4.95 million, Collens said. About one third of the refunds being sent out are for 2016. Bureau of Internal Revenue Director Marvin Pickering reports that the Mapp-Potter Administration has paid out more than
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U.S. Virgin Islands Carnival Village on St. Thomas, dubbed “Judy’s Gypsyville”, officially opened at the Fort Christian Parking Lot this past Friday. Showing support for this year’s village honoree, the Gypsies themselves entered the parking lot wearing bright red shirts and headscarves, and played tambourines during a mini parade behind Judy Watson. Joined by Lieutenant Governor
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Governor Kenneth E. Mapp addressed the League of Women Voters of the Virgin Islands during their annual meeting at E’s Garden Teahouse on Saturday. Governor Mapp touched on hurricane recovery, long-term resiliency efforts, tourism, education and many other issues during his remarks and a lengthy question and answer session with League members. “We have a very bright future
The Hurricane Recovery and Resilience Task Force has held its first three community meetings on St. Croix as part of Governor Kenneth E. Mapp’s promise to ensure public input in plans for the long-term rebuilding of the Territory. More than 50 participants came to each of the St. Croix meetings on April 16 at UVI’s
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The Department of Public Works would like to announce that VITRAN will run additional buses during Carnival week, adding three (3) additional trips to its daily service. From Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27, in addition to the normal schedule, buses will leave the VITRAN terminal in Estate Contant at 7 p.m., 9
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Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lt. Governor Osbert Potter have encouraged residents and visitors to take part in the upcoming Virgin Islands Carnival celebrations and to enjoy the festivities responsibly. The Governor, by proclamation, has granted administrative leave for government employees. The public is reminded that most Government offices will be closed during these periods. For employees in the
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The Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair Planning Committee is now accepting applications from farmers who are interested in being considered for the 2018 Crop Farmer of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2018. “Despite the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, farmers have made significant strides in their recovery,” said Department
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Two modular units have arrived on St. Thomas and two units will soon arrive on St. Croix as temporary office space for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Offices in both districts were significantly damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. On St. Thomas, one of the modular units will be used for the renewal of and
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