Government

Mapp Urges Cabinet To Work Swiftly In Getting Projects Off The Ground

ST. CROIX -- During a recent cabinet meeting, Governor Kenneth Mapp is said to have encouraged his commissioners and directors to move expeditiously in getting projects off the ground, which would in turn see the circulation of funds in the local economy. “Our cause is to rebuild, strengthen and grow the Virgin Islands,” he said, according to Government House. Mr. Mapp is depending on billions of dollars being poured into the territory through the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of the federal response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria. He said some $8 billion is being made available to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but stressed that the availability of funds would be dependent on his administrations ability to tap into the federal programs. To that end, Mr. Mapp told his commissioners and directors to study the memorandum prepared in this regard to ensure that the U.S. Virgin Islands received all the assistance for which it was eligible, according to Government House. “It is essenti...