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Virgin Islanders from home and abroad, along with visitors to the Territory, filled Emancipation Garden for the 66th annual food fair held every Wednesday of Carnival week. The arts and crafts and the food were especially sweet after very challenging months for the Islands. Governor Kenneth E. Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Osbert E. Potter joined Carnival Queen Ji’Kelle […]

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

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

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

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