U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In his second briefing from Government House this week, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Thursday stressed the importance of being prepared in light of three urgent issues that have surfaced in the Territory — the water situation in St. Croix, a pending storm, and the Bonnie G, which ran aground off […]
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Personnel from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) began flushing potable water lines at 5 p.m. on Friday at the 36 specific points identified with high levels of lead and copper during the initial sampling conducted September 28-30, 2023, on the island of St. Croix. Following the flushing period,
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS– In a decisive effort to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our community, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced today that the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is issuing a “no drinking or consumption” advisory for the potable water system on the island of St. Croix. This precautionary measure is in
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has provided the following update on airport and seaport operations as inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Laura impacts the U.S. Virgin Islands: • Airports are open and operating as normal today, August 22. United Airlines canceled its flight to St. Thomas, and Cape Air
August 22, 2020 | 12:27 PM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – St. Thomas / St. John: All electrical distribution feeders are online. Customers experiencing isolated service interruptions should call WAPA at 340-774-3552, select option 4. St. Croix: An electrical service interruption is occurring on Feeder 9B. Crews found burned lines and damaged electrical equipment, assessment
WAPA Midday Operational Update Read More »
August 22, 2020 | 12:22 PM AST The Virgin Islands Police Department is correcting misinformation that a bridge along Centerline Road at Estate St. George on St. Croix has collapsed. The Estate St. George bridge has not sustained any damage as a result of Tropical Storm Laura and remains traversable for the motoring public. ###
August 22, 2020 | 9:53 AM AST The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has provided the following update on airport and seaport operations as inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Laura impacts the U.S. Virgin Islands: Airports are open and operating as normal today, August 22. United Airlines has canceled its flight to St. Thomas today. Travelers are encouraged to contact their airlines directly
August 22, 2020 | 7:33 AM AST U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that due to inclement weather the sewer collection system is experiencing large inflow of storm water which may cause overflows in low line areas. The flow of rain water
August 22, 2020 | 7:30 AM AST The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community and solid waste haulers that the Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix and the Susannaberg Transfer Station on St. John are temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions caused by torrential rains caused by the passage of
