…Governor Albert Bryan has said the move is a temporary buttress, and WAPA itself has vowed to improve efficiency in a bid to save money. Falling oil prices could also inform Mr. Bryan's plan to move the territory away from fossil …
…on to consumers, at current levels. "Currently power is costing WAPA 62 cents [per kWh] and we are paying 41 cents a kWh," the governor told the Consortium earlier this month. "That’s a 21-cent gap. They presented a great plan but…
…the Virgin Islands, as the Bryan administration continues to provide WAPA with millions of dollars to subsidize the expense. But how long can the administration maintain this commitment without drastically affecting services provi…
…abattoir has been closed just before the Fair, [which was] due to a WAPA water disruption, then a water recertification requirement because of the disruption. Traditionally the department curtails services as most employees' conce…
…A former member of the Public Services Commission, which regulates WAPA and other utilities, the release said Mr. Bernier has always had a desire to serve the people of the Virgin Islands. He is also a former board member for St. …
…Suzuki Vitara, skidded more than 134 feet before impacting a Wooden WAPA pole on the driver’s side of the vehicle, according to police. Schindler was transported by ambulance to the Juan F. Luis Hospital's Emergency Room, and it w…
…of the territory: has Change Course Now lost their map? Or perhaps WAPA turned off the GPS? Others have said that perhaps the Change Course team are not good managers, or simply does not know how to drive. "They have not yet reali…
…F. Luis hospital on St. Croix. Just like the last audit exercise of WAPA, auditors found that questionable management decisions and poor procurement infrastructure led to the expenditure of millions of dollars with dubious results…
…infrastructure and help the Territory establish digital sovereignty. WAPA Senior Engineer Kai Smith presented on the V.I. Port Authority projects underway at the airports, including the enhancements to the terminal at Rohlsen Airp…
…seem to be moving along. These moves happening here are bad for WAPA but definitely good for the refinery. So there is a silver lining to this." The governor is considering declaring an energy state of emergency tied to the Water …
…escalating cost of fuel. This would give the financially strapped WAPA another opportunity to potentially seek even further hikes and thereby increasing the burden on residents and businesses.
…to provide relief to ERAP applicants. One fruit of the endeavor is WAPA's commitment not to disconnect ERAP customers, Mr. Griffith said. Applicants can qualify by proving loss of income or unemployment as a result of the Covid-19…
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