…raises. Francis responded that the Legislature was closed because of Hurricane Ernesto on August 12 and 13. He said he accepted responsibility for matters that occurred while he was Senate president and argued that he would not ha…
…the losses that we suffered” following the last two Category Five hurricanes. “The issue is preparedness and being able to demonstrate where our losses are, so that we can in fact move the recovery,” she insisted. The candidates a…
…on St. Thomas. The building was substantially damaged by the 2017 hurricanes. The phased restoration includes roof improvements, courtyard rehabilitation, driveway repairs and “other structural enhancements.” Working with the Depa…
…Charlemagnes’ case centers on a VIHFA contract for the management of hurricane-recovery woodpiles funded through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program. Prosecutors allege that although the contract was …
…within the system, not against it. The stakes are enormous. Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the Virgin Islands has been allocated more than $20 billion in federal recovery funding — more than four times our annual economy…
…continues its renewed commitment to helping communities recover from hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while becoming more resilient to future disasters.
…for major events including bomb threats, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, active disturbances and fires. The report also found that basic hazard warnings for everyday risks were absent. Those included warnings for fall hazards, …
…Jr. has pledged to provide funding for that resource during the 2026 hurricane season. VITEMA is also continuing work on its Safe Room Project at Hermon Hill on St. Croix, an initiative that has remained in the design phase for ni…
…formally recognize longtime tenants that have remained open through hurricanes, economic downturns and other challenges. Mr. White said the authority should “find a ribbon or a plaque” for entities such as Petite Pump Room, which …
…Resources that the Virgin Islands has stabilized after the 2017 hurricanes and the Covid-19 pandemic, but remains constrained by federal statutory and regulatory frameworks that limit economic development and the delivery of publi…
Update: Following a hurricane watch issued for the territory by the National Hurricane Center at 11:00 a.m. today, Government House announced that the first day of school has been postponed until further notice. The public was als…
As Hurricane Irma appears likely to impact the USVI, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (V.I.T.E.M.A.) announced Sunday that sandbag distribution will begin territory-wide 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today. The …
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