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VIWMA Team Provides Update on Repairs to Permanently Cease Bypass in Anna’s Retreat
https://sorayaforgovernor.com/ CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that work began Saturday, at 392 Anna’s Retreat (Four Winds) in the vicinity of On the Run Service Station and Splash and Dash Car Wash. Contractor, Big Lee Repair and Tile, Inc., will be working to finalize repairs
Virgin Islands Will Get Most Rum Cover Over Funds Since 2013: U.S. Interior Says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday that it will be signing over $251 million dollars to the U.S. Virgin Islands in rum tax cover-over payments for estimated FY 2019 rum tax collections. This is the largest amount since 2013. A small amount will wind up
VIWMA Advises St. Thomas and St. John About Solid Waste Pickup Delays
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team advises the St. Thomas and St. John community that there has been a delay in the collection of municipal solid waste in the following districts: St. Thomas House-to-House (H2H or curbside) collection service: ▪ Old Tutu ▪
Gov. Mapp Says $7.2 Million In Tax Refund Checks Are In The Mail To You
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Department of Finance Commissioner Valdamier Collens and Bureau of Internal Revenue Director Marvin Pickering said that at least 901 Virgin Islanders will receive income tax refunds this week. Director Pickering said the checks, which total $7.2 million, are to be mailed today. “This latest release of refunds
GOVERNMENT HOUSE: Mapp Says He Will Meet With GRUFF Members on Friday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Kenneth Mapp said that he will meet the Government Retirees United for Fairness (GRUFF) this Friday. Mapp’s meeting with GRUFF members is scheduled for September 21st at 11am-12:30 pm at Walkers by the Sea Restaurant in St. Thomas. The governor will meet with GRUFF President Helen Hart
VIWMA Says It’s Trying To Permanently Cease Bypass in Anna’s Retreat
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of an ongoing bypass located at 392 Anna’s Retreat (Four Winds) in the vicinity of On the Run Service Station and Splash and Dash Car Wash. The Authority and its contractor have installed a temporary pump around
EXECUTIVE FAILURE! Albert Bryan’s ‘Leadership’ Cost Government Thousands of Dollars in Sanctions
SMILING FACES: The campaign photo of Albert Bryan, Jr. for the 2018 gubernatorial campaign in the Virgin Islands. CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Albert Bryan, Jr., as the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor was sanctioned by its federal counterpart for failing to meet certain minimum agreed-to
VIWMA Gives Tips To Residents About How To Prepare For Tropical Storm Isaac
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) suggested that all residents and visitors dispose of all household waste at the waste disposal bin sites throughout the islands to allow for the VIWMA and their contractors to empty the bins prior to the passage of Tropical Storm Isaac. Residents
BIG FAT LIAR! IRB Director Tells Public Tax Refunds Are $50 Million Less Than Is Owed
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal court documents filed in a possible class action lawsuit against the Virgin Islands government show the government owes far more in unpaid tax returns than has been publicly stated. The latest lawsuit, filed in late August in U.S. District Court, asks a judge to order the
Hurricane Isaac Cruise Ship Cancellations Announced By Carnival Cruise Lines
SAN JUAN — Hurricane Isaac is the latest named storm to hit the Atlantic Ocean, so far causing an itinerary change to one cruise ship. In order to avoid the storm, which reached hurricane status today and is expected to reach the region on Thursday, Carnival Vista has reversed its itinerary. The
