On April 3, 2018, President Clinton will formally launch the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery, bringing together more than 300 leaders in government, business, and civil society at the University of Miami to discuss and develop solutions that address immediate and long-term hurricane recovery needs facing the region. At the meeting, […]

Over the weekend, children with varying abilities flocked to the “Cultivating Inclusion – Easter at the Movies” event hosted by Governor Kenneth E. Mapp. On Saturday, over 200 children on St. Thomas, and 250 more on St. Croix on Sunday, filled Caribbean Cinemas for a private screening of Sherlock Gnomes. Students and their parents were treated to

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – On Saturday, Smith Bay residents and community organizations were hard at work in the area cleaning up and repairing recreation areas. They cleared hurricane debris and overgrown bush and trees from Lionel Smut Richards Ball Park, the Smith Bay Tiny Tots Playground and the road to Coki Point Beach. They

The Territory’s recovery continues! This week, the Department of Public Works began installing nineteen traffic signals on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Contracts are also in the works that will allow for the installation and repair of another 20 intersections. Motorists should proceed with caution where the traffic lights are being installed and at intersections still without working lights.

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The U.S. Virgin Islands has lost one of its most significant culture bearers and educators with the passing of Dr. Ruth-Marie Moolenaar, Governor Kenneth Mapp said Tuesday. “Lt. Governor Osbert Potter and I offer our deepest condolences to her family and many friends,” the Governor said. “Her passing is

ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has directed the Office of Management & Budget to release funds to local non-profit organizations as authorized by law. During a Tuesday meeting, Governor Mapp was briefed by OMB Acting Director Julio Rhymer on the list of organizations awaiting funding. The Governor advised Acting Director Rhymer that continuing to release