…maximizing federal dollars pouring into the territory as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Mr. Mapp has said these new dollars will facilitate the reconstruction of the territory's infrastructure, including roads, electric sy…
…extensions: The U.S.V.I. in September was ravaged by two Category 5 hurricanes and the territory is still in emergency mode. The initial state of emergency was declared effective on September 5, 2017 at 12:01 a.m., due to the proj…
…in which the petitioner, whose home was completely destroyed by Hurricane Irmaria, challenges his insurance company’s denial of his insurance claim. The Virgin Islands Bar Association is pleased to carry on the tradition of the Ap…
…on island to offer free internet access to the public during the hurricane recovery. Tourists regularly frequent the garden on heavy ship days to connect to the internet and explore Downtown Charlotte Amalie. The Consortium’s cove…
…said Seaborne CEO Ben Munson. “Despite the devastating impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, our resilient and dedicated employees at Seaborne have successfully restructured our company with the support of our loyal passengers. We …
…from All Hands and Hearts, a volunteer organization assisting in hurricane recovery in the territory, also participated in the cleanup. Conservatively, organizers estimate more than 3,000 pounds of trash were removed from mangrove…
…million has already been approved by the Department of Interior for hurricane recovery," Mr. Mapp said. The $530 million will allow the local government to construct the territory's roads to federal highway standards, Mr. Mapp sai…
…by community organizations and agencies. Just over six months post Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the District chose to honor first responders with a special focus on traffic officers, to include, crossing guards and the Virgin Island…
…Authority to discuss planned improvements. The governor touched on hurricane recovery, long-term resiliency efforts, tourism, education and many other issues during his remarks and a lengthy question and answer session with League…
…that the Francois substation received significant damage in the 2017 hurricanes and, “while it continues to operate, we are seeing both equipment malfunction and failure from time to time. Today was one such instance.” Kupfer said…
…recovering and repairing infrastructure after the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season, work in Congress has pressed on for her and other lawmakers. “I hope that we’re the premiere island in the Caribbean and other Caribbean islands loo…
…will make structures safer and stronger, better able to withstand hurricane force winds and flooding. Incorporation of the latest advancements in building design and technology and application of lessons learned from prior disaste…
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