…are especially precarious given its need to account for hurricane season preparation and expenditures. “It is the people of this territory who will pay the price for the PSC’s unsound decision-making,” said WAPA. The Authority arg…
…location, allows VIPA to keep the school campus ruined by the 2017 hurricanes and utilize it for its business purposes. Bids are currently out for the demolition of the school campus. Lawmakers were told that it was after VIPA met…
…which had been reconstructed following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. “This transfer will strengthen UVI’s capacity to offer new programs and allow us to immediately enhance research, teaching, and outreach …
…deliberate. The bill, she explained, accounts for scenarios such as hurricanes or equipment breakdowns. “We are attempting to protect those that are…attempting to protect and serve our society by not making them liable when someth…
…of federal funding. “It's not to blame anybody,” he began. “The hurricanes took place in 2017, and if we anticipated the workforce that we will need to rebuild this place — we can't import everybody — we could have put a dent,” he…
…rehabilitation of homes damaged nearly eight years ago by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “Program staff must still contend with applicants who have difficulty providing the required documentation,” testified Office of Disaster Recover…
…James racetrack, citing its former private operation by VIGL during Hurricane Maria; the Virgin Islands government is appealing as FY2026 budget discussions become crucial for alternative funding.
…numbers, which are also the result of an exodus of families after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, VIDHS is working diligently to reopen several Head Start facilities that required renovation. The Cruz Bay Head Start is 100% complete wi…
…million passengers, a level not seen since Fiscal Year 2016 prior to hurricanes Irma and Maria. Ottley also noted that delays in the Charlotte Amalie dredging project continue to hinder WICO’s ability to accommodate newer, larger …
…help.” The lights have been non-functional since prior to the 2017 hurricanes, he told HPC members. The Water & Power Authority should ideally be the entity providing power to the new lighting that will be installed as well, commi…
…LLC. “What began as a mission to support our community after Hurricanes Irma and Maria has grown into a meaningful journey in federal contracting. This recognition belongs to the mentors, government agencies, and especially our ha…
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