Government

Mapp And Cabinet Members Tour St. John

ST. JOHN -- Governor Kenneth Mapp and members of his cabinet visited several sites on St. John on Tuesday to assess conditions and develop strategies for providing vital government services in the days ahead, Government House said in a release issued Wednesday. Most of the buildings that house government offices on St. John were severely damaged – many beyond repair. As the territory moves away from emergency response and toward long-term recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, plans are now in the works for permanent infrastructure improvements, demolition and reconstruction of the damaged buildings, as well as for more temporary solutions, such as modular structures, Government House said. “If these buildings are found to be damaged at more than 50 percent, the federal Government will assist us in replacing them,” Mr. Mapp said. “It is critical that all assessments be completed so we can move forward.” St. John’s two fire stations, Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center, Julius...