ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) regrets to inform the community that the Anguilla Landfill is temporarily closed today, Friday, October 25, 2024, due to an unexpected flare-up. The safety of our residents is our highest priority, and we understand the concerns that may arise from this incident. The Virgin Islands …
(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has provided an update on the fire that occurred at the Anguilla Landfill on Sunday, October 20, 2024, and continued through Monday, October 21, 2024. The VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS), VI Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), and the Landfill operator all worked …
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (October 8, 2024)— The Incident Command team announces the activation of a turnaround company to oversee the stabilization and restructuring of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA). This critical action is part of an ongoing effort to address financial and operational challenges at WAPA, ensuring the Authority can meet its …
Turnaround Firm Mobilizes to Enhance WAPA’s Financial StabilityRead More »
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (August 15, 2024) – Following the recent tropical storm, The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (“WAPA” or the “Authority”) has been working around the clock to restore power to residents and address emergencies on the ground. The Authority understands the challenges and inconveniences faced by the community during this time and …
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (August 15, 2024) – Following the recent tropical storm, The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (“WAPA” or the “Authority”) has been working around the clock to restore power to its valued customers and address emergencies on the ground. The Authority understands the challenges and inconveniences faced by the community during this …
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Following the impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has announced that all government offices will remain closed today to ensure the safety of all employees and the public. This closure pertains to all non-essential government services. Essential emergency services will continue to operate to manage the storm’s aftermath. …
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Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant, at Home Until Storm Passes U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The National Weather Service in Puerto Rico has upgraded the tropical storm watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Vieques, and Culebra to a hurricane watch. This change, made at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, indicates that Tropical Storm Ernesto …
Tropical Storm Watch for TS Ernesto Upgraded to Hurricane WatchRead More »
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – At the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta announced that Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has received a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that indicates anomalies in EPA data that found elevated lead and copper in the water system in some areas of St. Croix in …
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. shared reassuring news from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent sequential water testing on St. Croix today. The comprehensive analysis indicates that concerns over widespread elevated levels of lead and copper in the water system may be unfounded. This finding aligns with initial assessments by the Department of Planning …
Distribution Continues on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Agricultural Fairgrounds U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Water and Power Authority and members of the USVI Government’s Unified Command conducted the distribution of water vouchers over the weekend to St. Croix residents impacted by elevated lead and copper levels in their potable drinking water. …
1,288 Clean Water Vouchers Distributed to WAPA Water CustomersRead More »
