…by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. After the hurricanes of 2017, we were able to persuade Congress that the local government would not be able to provide its 45% share of each federal Medicaid dollar up fro…
…received a $100,000 award from the Marine Debris Program to reduce hurricane-deposited marine debris from mangrove shorelines across the territory over the next two years, he institution of higher learning has announced. The award…
…disasters across the Virgin Islands. “We are in a high-risk area for hurricanes, earthquakes seismic events, inland and coastal flooding. The weather forecasters predict that what is to come can be even more severe. Therefore, we …
…and advancements before the catastrophic storms of 2017. But when Hurricanes Irma and Maria walloped the entire territory, including bringing healthcare almost to a halt at both the Juan F. Luis Hospital and the Schneider Regional…
…building of the USVI’s marine infrastructure following the 2017 hurricanes and VIPCA’s success in promoting charter yachts through international representation at its show, has led to the charter industry contributing $45 million …
…V.I. D.O.H. “In the past, during epidemics and following the 2017 hurricanes, the Department of Health had to rely on any means possible to transport critical health related materials. In some cases boats had to be used, when plan…
…the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR), an office created using 2018 Hurricane Supplemental Funding provided by Congress. The ODR provides critical financial management coordination across each agency and organization receiving dis…
…years. In 2017, even mother nature slowed the wheels of justice with Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which put an indefinite hold on the retrial. “The backstory of these cases is that it takes so much effort. They have been working 24-…
…develop strategies and systems to address the increased threats from hurricanes, sea-level rise, droughts, and other hazards. The ability to share best practices not only nationally but globally is tremendous." “As the need for st…
…to support the University’s recovery from the 2017 back-to-back Hurricanes Irma and Maria that damaged both of the University’s campuses and the RT Park. Of the $141,000 cash and in-kind-donations raised, the excess proceeds of th…
…Juan F. Luis Hospital in St. Croix only has one operating room post Hurricane Maria, and the Schneider Regional Hospital in St. Thomas remains in poor condition. What are we doing to increase local provider access? Right now, as I…
…Darryl Griffith. “This is an intolerable tactic being used against hurricane survivors who do not owe these contractors any money whatsoever. This matter is a business dispute between a contractor and its subcontractor, and homeow…
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