Tag: Hurricane Recovery
HUD Allocates Territory Another $53.59 Million
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated more than $2.3 billion Tuesday to support the long-term disaster recovery process in hard hit areas in 15 states and four territories. According to HUD, the U.S. Virgin Islands is getting $53.59 million of that, bringing HUD’s total USVI allocated funds to $1.92 billion.
USVI Population Likely Lower As 2020 Census Ramps Up
The U.S. Census has opened offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas, as well as in each of the U.S. insular territories, in anticipation of the upcoming 2020 Census, Assistant Interior Secretary Doug Domenech said.
STJ Residents Net Advice at Health Fair
St. John residents lined up Wednesday morning in Cruz Bay’s Franklin Powell Park to get information and free handy gadgets during the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Health and Preparedness Fair.
Come Out for Pan Dragons, Johnny Cakes at STJ Community Foundation...
Everyone in the territory is invited to St. John on Saturday for an old-time fish fry to help the island celebrate the 30th anniversary of the St. John Community Foundation. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
St. Thomas Solar Farm Being Rebuilt Bigger Than Before
The V.I. Water and Power Authority board approved an agreement with BMR USVI Renewables, LLC to redevelop the Donoe solar farm on St. Thomas. Before Hurricane Irma, the solar farm had a capacity of 4.188 megawatts, and it will be redeveloped with a capacity of 5.025 megawatts.
Post-Storm Recovery Contractor AECOM Donates Defibrillators
AECOM, the main company overseeing dozens of subcontractors doing hundreds of millions of dollars in federally funded hurricane recovery work in the territory, donated seven defibrillators and seven sets of emergency lights to the V.I. Fire Service for use on St. Thomas and St. John.
Two Years After Irma: Turtle Populations Prove Resilient
Though not all the data is in, it appears that sea turtle populations in the Virgin Islands are showing signs of resiliency since Irmaria.
Frenchman’s Reef to Reopen and Expand in 2020
Frenchman’s Reef resort, the territory's largest hotel, should reopen as a Marriott in 2020, along with a new, adjacent resort under Marriott’s Autograph Collection banner, according to parent company DiamondRock Hospitality.
Pace of Recovery Picking Up as USVI Braces for New Storm
Richard Motta, director of Communications for the governor, opened a news conference Monday with information about an area of disturbance the National Hurricane Center is watching for possible development later this week.
New HUD Guidelines Bring Delayed Block Grants Closer
The U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development has published its guidelines for the dispersal of $774.1 million in Community Development Block Grant funding for mitigation activities in the Virgin Islands.
Now Playing: “Bad Boys for Life” and “Dolittle”
FROM FACEBOOK
Benita Martin was chosen by her fellow farmers to wear the title of Farmer of the Year, and has been a part of Bordeaux’s Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food every year, including this one. On Jan. 18 and 19, when the next food fair is hosted on St. Thomas, Martin will have participated in the event for 23 years straight. #visource #usvi #foodfair
Farmer of the Year Cultivates Interest for 23rd Annual Vegan Food Fair | St. Thomas Source
stthomassource.com
Benita Martin was chosen by her fellow farmers to wear the title of Farmer of the Year, and has been a part of Bordeaux's Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food every year, includ
