…The extra funds will help the government pay its bills, including WAPA receivables, working capital for the General Fund, much-needed capital for the hospitals and other key obligations. Said Governor deJongh in a statement: "We c…
…utility customer, to be collected as a line item on monthly WAPA utility bills. The fee would apply to all residential utility customers and is based on a cost-of-service study that detailed revenue and equipment needs through 204…
…the Virgin Islands is way over $20,000 a year… It is too expensive. WAPA alone is taking your money,” she lamented. In Senator Marvin Blyden’s seat was Winnifred Anthony-Todman. She encouraged lawmakers to “protect our most vulner…
…toward long-term transformation. He noted that $100 million went to WAPA, yet residents have not seen meaningful relief in their electric bills. “Why don’t we see a reduction?” he asked, saying the utility and administration shoul…
…can generate nearly 100 megawatts, is discussing power options with WAPA, has investor and federal interest, and is pursuing refinery restart plans that include compliance, renewables, fuel exports and workforce housing.
…rising employee health insurance expenses, “more than $3 million in WAPA costs,” and infrastructure-related expenses as part of the financial pressure facing the institution. She warned that the university’s funding needs are “not…
…on Monday with the electrician…in their communication with WAPA,” Mr. Smalls said. “I’m hopeful by next week, I’ll be able to report back to leadership when we can anticipate the actual permanent power to the facility.” He said no…
…when the territory regularly faces financial emergencies. “What if WAPA goes down now and they need some money immediately? The cash flow that we got from any proceeds of selling a hotel [is] gone, because it's going to the GERS,”…
…remain the responsibility of trained professionals. Lemuel Lavinier, WAPA’s chief operating officer for electric systems, stressed that “vegetation near power lines is not routine yardwork,” and urged lawmakers to include a “clear…