ST. CROIX – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority’s (WAPA) governing board convened on Wednesday to discuss various matters that included purchasing equipment to ensure preparedness to adequately service the community in th…
But WAPA also has to get its act together. While the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) has said it is on track to roll out its propane conversion project, which is expected to go online by the end of March, Governor …
Sunshine Mall claims WAPA continues billing for arrears settled in 2018 and lists 2024–2025 charges as "grossly anomalous," with some bills over $20,000. The lawsuit seeks an injunction, corrected billing, and restitution for alle…
WAPA board appoints Karl Knight as executive director; Governor Bryan cites extensive experience and need for immediate leadership amid utility’s challenges
…early 2000s – A Series of Unfortunate Events. Mr. Smith explained to WAPA board members during a meeting on Thursday that “it’s not been one thing, it’s been a sequence of a lot of different things that have been causing these rep…
…sought to re-appropriate funds from a previous $6 million loan to WAPA to cover the current year obligations of the Schneider Regional Medical Center, the Juan F. Louis Hospital and Medical Center, and the Waste Management Authori…
…on Wednesday told the Consortium that it did not provide funds to WAPA for its party at the St. Croix Castle, a statement that contradicts WAPA's explanation when the authority said that the Castle was donated and that taxpayer do…
…doing business in the territory, was met with resistance by WAPA Friday, though the measure was approved in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary and now faces a vote in the full Senate. The measure comes less than a month after Go…
…power in the semi- autonomous branches of our government including WAPA with a failure to follow basic accounting protocols and proper fiduciary oversight. The result is no accountability, mismanagement of assets, no bid contracts…
…an independent management entity with fiduciary oversight to bring WAPA up to appropriate regulatory and operational standards, according to a joint release the senators issued Thursday. The lawmakers said the overarching goal of …
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