Tag: Hurricane Recovery
Report Highlights Three Years of Putting V.I. Together Again
A report just issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the V.I. Office of Disaster Recovery, touts the progress made so far, while emphasizing there is still a long way to go.
Energy Projects Could Speed Up Hurricane Recovery
Grant mangers from the U.S. Department of the Interior were on St. Croix March 2 inspecting the Educational Complex planned site for an emergency shelter with a solar system including battery backup.
WAPA to Issue 60-Day Bills in March
WAPA advises customers that bills issued in March will represent a 60-day service period as it works to rebuild and restore both its automated metering and billing systems.
Congress May Help Hurricane Victims Who Had to Repay Aid
A bill is making its way through Congress to prevent clawbacks of Federal Emergency Management Agency direct cash aid given in error, if there is no allegation of fraud.
Rashawn Ross – A Virgin Islands Music Ambassador
Trumpeter and music arranger Rashawn Ross of the Dave Matthews Band is a man living his dream. He’s also a man who has never forgotten where he came from. Moved by the devastation of the Virgin Islands and the territory’s schools following two back to back hurricanes, Ross strives to support others through his own passion.
FEMA Approves $69 Million to Begin Replacement of Tutu Hi-Rise Apartments
The V.I. government and V.I. Housing Authority received a $69 million obligation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund the demolition and replacement of residential buildings at the Tutu Hi-Rise housing community, according to Government House.
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 Anniversary, Nov. 2
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.
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STJ School of the Arts Announces Online Art Auction, Concert Series | St. John Source
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For artists in the Virgin Islands and around the world, The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed artists and performers of their audiences and the chance to earn a livelihood. The St. John School of the Arts ...
