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Eldra Schulterbrandt Generator & Enclosure Project – BD-26-700-7004-676
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Nine gubernatorial tickets, 10 candidates for Delegate to Congress, and 57 legislative hopefuls across both districts: Tuesday’s filing deadline cemented one of the territory’s busiest election cycles in years, closing nomination papers and locking in crowded fields stretching from Government House and Congress to the Legislature, Boards of Elections and Education, and beyond.
According to the unofficial listing released by Elections Tuesday night, the race for Government House closed with three Democratic and six Independent teams.
Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor are Stacey Plaskett and Milton Potter; Donna Frett-Gregory and Rodney Moorehead; and Tregenza Roach and Novelle Francis Jr. Independent gubernatorial tickets include Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg and Positive Nelson; Stephen “Smokey” Frett and Derreck Bermudez; Roy Sheridan and Horris Graham; Gustav James and Randolph Bennett; Oakland Benta and Merwin Potter; and Warren Mosler and Colin Robertson.
The Delegate to Congress field also solidified Tuesday.
Democrats Delia Smith, former Sen. Janelle Sarauw, former Sen. Emmett Hansen, Teri Helenese, and Office of Gun Violence Prevention Executive Director Antonio Emanuel entered the race, alongside Independent candidates Brett “Mac” McClafferty, Ida Smith Alexander, Shelly Moorhead, former Sen. James Weber III, and Jed JohnHope, who was previously thought to be running for governor.
Meanwhile, legislative races drew 57 candidates territorywide — 29 on St. Thomas-St. John and 28 on St. Croix — ensuring crowded contests in both districts.
Shortly after 3 p.m., Frett-Gregory and Moorehead arrived at Elections to formally file paperwork for governor and lieutenant governor, framing the campaign as one centered on execution and responsiveness.
“The people have a point, and it’s time for leadership that really cares about the people,” Frett-Gregory said. “It’s time for leadership that listens, executes and delivers results.”
Asked why now, Frett-Gregory pointed to broader concerns facing residents across the territory.
“This campaign is not about regular politics,” she said. “This campaign is about delivering results. This campaign is about listening to our people. It’s about execution. It’s about delivery.”
She also argued the territory is ready for different leadership. “We are compassionate, we listen, and we deliver,” she said.
Moorehead pointed to healthcare as among the issues he believes requires greater focus moving forward, alongside broader infrastructure needs.
Minutes earlier, Daniel — also a Sixth Constitutional Convention delegate — formally filed paperwork to run for Senate on St. Thomas-St. John, campaigning on disaster recovery oversight, government modernization, and a coalition-backed platform she called “The Future.”
Daniel said she is running as part of a political action committee-backed coalition of 11 candidates emphasizing policy areas including healthcare, disaster preparedness, education, culture, agriculture and environmental protection.
“If we’re able to work collaboratively with our strategic plan, we can really move things forward in an innovative strategic way in the Virgin Islands,” Daniel said.
A central piece of Daniel’s campaign is disaster recovery oversight — particularly how lawmakers monitor billions in remaining federal recovery funding.
“I think it’s in all of our best interests to spend the rest of that $20 billion on the timeline that the feds have given us,” Daniel said. “If we give any of it back, that’s a loss for all of us.”
“We’ve been given a true offering and a true blessing to be able to have this money to really improve the built infrastructure of the Virgin Islands,” she added.
Daniel said disaster preparedness must extend beyond infrastructure projects.
“It’s also about building a culture of preparedness,” she said. “We’re some of the most vulnerable Americans when it comes to climate change.”
Daniel also called for stronger legislative oversight, procurement reform, modernization of the Virgin Islands Code, closer review of boards overseeing semi-autonomous agencies, and increased scrutiny of executive branch spending and recovery projects.
She also pointed to voter participation as central to the coalition’s goals, particularly among younger Virgin Islanders.
“Whether you vote for us or not, we need to be civically engaged,” Daniel said. “It’s just time for us to take responsibility for our present and our future.”
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IFB 2026-IFB-017 #2-31 Estate Mount Pleasant (Partially Built Single Family Home)
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Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 2026-IFB-017 #2-31 Estate Mount Pleasant (Partially Built Single Family Home)
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified, experienced, and properly licensed General Construction Contractors authorized to conduct business in the U.S. Virgin Islands to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and services necessary for the rehabilitation and restoration of one (1) single-family residential home located at #2-31 Estate Mount Pleasant, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
The project consists of site clearing, backfilling, driveway installation, cistern cleaning and sealing, plumbing and electrical upgrades, roof and fascia repairs, exterior plaster repairs, installation of gutters and downspouts, replacement and installation of windows and doors, drywall repairs, cabinetry installation, bathroom fixture installation, painting, flooring cleaning, vinyl base installation, handrail installation, and related finish work necessary to complete the project. Alternate work items include installation of a septic tank and drain field and construction of a retaining wall.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) was issued on May 15, 2026. All bids, questions, communications, and addenda related to this solicitation shall be submitted and accessed exclusively through VIHFA’s e-Procurement system (IonWave) at: www.vihfa.gov/procurement
All bids must be submitted electronically no later than: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
A Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit is scheduled for: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM AST at #2-31 Estate Mount Pleasant, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
All questions concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing through the IonWave system no later than: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM AST.
All updates, clarifications, and addenda will be posted via the IonWave portal. It is the responsibility of all prospective bidders to monitor the system for any updates prior to submission.
This solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid meets the requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.
For additional information, please contact:
Tamia Turner Phone: (340) 772-4432 Ext. 3275 Email: tturner@vihfa.govAnthony Clarence Minto Sr. Dies at 62





