…working relationship with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), WAPA has asked for technical assistance in resolving ongoing electrical system issues. “It is no secret that both of WAPA’s power plants, but more so, the Randolph Har…
…corrective measures and repairs. The Consortium on Monday contacted WAPA Director of Corporate Communications, John Greaux, for a response to Ms. Barnes's release. Mr. Greaux said there were no significant problems and that additi…
…interruptions in the St. Thomas - St. John district, engineers at WAPA have determined the cause, and have taken steps to minimize re-occurrence in the future, the authority said in a release issued Thursday. WAPA said the finding…
…and Power Authority's executive director, was being removed from WAPA. Two other well-placed sources said Mr. Rhymer was not being fired, but rather shuffled to a government department or agency dealing with finances. The Office o…
…of Water Island has been restored, according to the utility. Above, WAPA employee Michael Ettiene works alongside stateside linemen in a Sion Farm neighborhood to restore power. Service has been restored to additional customers in…
…the end of this week, brings its off-island workforce to 765. Below, WAPA's latest restoration update. ELECTRIC SYSTEM WAPA crews continued reconstruction and restoration work across the territory toward the goal of 90% restoratio…
…lights are critical to the safety of motorists in the USVI, and WAPA has made repairing damage to the lights caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria a priority. Above, recently repaired traffic lights in Basin Triangle, Christiansted.…
…Officer. Mr. Rhymer has served as Interim Executive Director of WAPA since January 26, after the board dismissed Hugo Hodge, Jr., former executive director. “The governing board completed its interview process on Monday and made i…
…rusty water that sometimes flow to residents faucets as a result of WAPA's aging pipe infrastructure. "I equally share the frustration with the water discoloration," Hodge told this publication. "It's rust and it's an eye sore, bu…
…Service gave the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority's (WAPA) financial outlook a negative rating, but on Tuesday, the credit rating, research, and risk analysis firm upgraded WAPA's outlook to stable, "reflecting improvement…
…the Strait of Hormuz largely blocked, new pressure is building on WAPA, leaving the Public Services Commission’s next meeting as a key moment to watch in the Virgin Islands.
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