Government of the United States Virgin Islands

Congressional delegation visits St. Thomas and St. John

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp welcomed a congressional delegation to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday led by V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and U.S. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. The Governor thanked the team for their visit and continued interest in the Territory’s recovery. He said about 130 members of Congress have visited the Virgin Islands since […]

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Governor thanks senators for approving refinery agreement, Urges action on measures to direct revenue to GERS

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp thanked the members of the 32nd Legislature for the ratification of an agreement which will allow oil refining to resume on St. Croix, bringing hundreds of new jobs and millions in new revenues to the U.S. Virgin Islands. “This is a good day for the people of the Virgin Islands as

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Governor signs contract for repairs to Joseph Aubain Ballpark

Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has approved a contract to begin repairs at the Joseph Aubain Ballpark in Frenchtown. The project includes work on the fencing, backstop and pipes. Work will be conducted by Rijo Repairs and Maintenance, LLC under the supervision of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR), which manages the ballpark. Repairs

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR POTTER ADVISES PUBLIC OF INSURANCE COVERAGE ON DAMAGED PROPERTIES

Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter, who also serves as Commissioner of Insurance, advises the public about the renewal of insurance coverage on residential properties where a claim settlement from Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria has already been paid, but the homeowner has been unable to complete repairs on the property. Lieutenant Governor Potter stated, “When

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Governor Mapp thanks Cabinet for helping to successfully secure approval of $243 million in HUD funding

During a Cabinet meeting on St. Croix on Tuesday, Governor Kenneth E. Mapp thanked his leadership team and other members of his Administration for working tirelessly with the U.S. Virgin Islands community and federal officials to submit proposals which resulted in the approval of critical funds for the recovery and the long-term sustainable development of the Territory.

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Government makes all outstanding payments to GERS

In accordance with the proposal submitted in March 2018 to the Government Employees Retirement System (“GERS”) and the United States District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands (the “District Court”), Commissioner of Finance Valdamier Collens, informs government employees that the Department of Finance has remitted payment of all outstanding contributions and withholdings to

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Governor Mapp signs into law select Senate legislation; others head back to committees

Territory’s Chief Executive stands firm against legislation to reduce hotel occupancy tax revenues; approves zoning use measures   In his communication to Senate President Myron D. Jackson, U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp approved 14 bills brought forward by the 32nd Legislature of the Virgin Islands, signing them into law. At the same time, the Territory’s

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Governor Mapp salutes St. John First Responders at Festival Parade

At Wednesday’s vibrant St. John Festival Parade in Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter paid tribute to St. John First Responders for their valiant hurricane recovery efforts. The Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Festival Committee Members showered praise on this year’s Grand Marshals during the parade. “This

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U.S. Virgin Islands Governor announces $1.4 billion landmark deal to restart refinery in St. Croix

Deal creates hundreds of new jobs and helps fund new hotel development in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp announced today an agreement which would reopen one of the world’s largest refineries, create hundreds of jobs in the Territory and shore up the solvency of the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS). Governor

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