Economy

A True Miracle on Main Street as Ribbon is Cut to Signify Oft-Delayed Enhancement Project's Completion

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS — Afters years of setbacks, delays and restarts, the Main Street Enhancement Project has finally been completed, and government along with private sector stakeholders celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony here Thursday. “Today we witnessed a true miracle on Main Street,” said Governor Albert Bryan during a speech moments before he cut the ribbon to symbolize the completion of the project, which beautifies the area with wider blue bit stone sidewalks and Euro Cobble pavers among other improvements to the popular tourist outlet.  Dept. of Public Works Commissioner Designee Derek Gabriel thanked all the dignitaries in attendance and his team for making the completion of the project a reality. “This was pulled together by an amazing team... they did all the great work, without them I would not be able to stand here today and I really appreciate them,” he said while giving remarks. Mr. Gabriel recognized that the project enhances one of the ...