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USVI Gov Kenneth E. Mapp unveils landmark Hovensa agreement
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — Governor Kenneth E. Mapp unveiled a landmark agreement that would immediately net the Government of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) $220 million in cash at closing, up to $9 million to settle a legal claim, and up to $6 million for asphalt storage — bringing to a close a protracted battle that began with the refinery’s closing in 2012, and a failed attempt at acquisition by Atlantic Basin Refining, Inc. in December of last year.
USVI Governor Kenneth E. Mapp threatened with 'defamation of character' lawsuit
ST CROIX, USVI- Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) His Excellency Kenneth E. Mapp has been threatened with a defamation of character lawsuit, USVI news website VI Consortium is reporting.
USVI approves $500k for USVI/VI/PR scholastic programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), His Excellency Kenneth E. Mapp has announced a $500,000 educational venture for high school students of the US Virgin Islands, [British] Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, which he said is necessary for the younger generation to become familiar with the similarities shared among the three territories.
USVI Gov Kenneth E. Mapp pledges greater collaboration with VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Let me state here my personal pledge, the pledge of the Government of the Virgin Islands to continue to work with you and your government on issues of mutual interests, on trade, on friendship and on the great people that make up the Greater Virgin Islands," stated Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), His Excellency Kenneth E. Mapp.
State of emergency declared following shootings on St Croix
ST THOMAS SOURCE
Retaliation. Retaliation. Retaliation.
And it did not stop Saturday. As reporters gathered at Government House for a press conference with acting Gov. Osbert E. Potter concerning the tide of violence that had spread across St. Croix, reports came in of another shooting that had just taken place on Queen Mary Highway near the red light by St. Croix Central High School – another car riddled with bullets, another young man hit by several bullets and in serious condition.
Same-sex marriage to be legal in USVI
ST THOMAS, USVI - Sister territory United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is making moves to comply with the recent landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court that struck down marriage bans in every state. This decision made by the US Supreme Court on June 26, 2015 means that same-sex marriage is legal in all states in the USA.
Governor-elect Mapp announced several Cabinet nominees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated several persons to be part of his Cabinet following his swearing in as Governor on January 5, 2015.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘People coming off grid; living by candle’ – Kenn E. Mapp
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Kenneth E. Mapp said that the high cost of energy and lack of investment in infrastructure are two priority areas when he commences his administration after being sworn in on January 5, 2015 as the Territory’s 8th elected Governor.
‘We’re committed to better relations in Greater VI’ – Kenn E. Mapp
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp believes more could be done to enhance the bonds of friendship among the people of the Greater Virgin Islands and from his perspective there has been a decline in these efforts recently.
Mapp-Potter team thankful to BVI friends
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp and his running mate Lieutenant Governor elect Osbert E. Potter were honoured yesterday at a reception at Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay hosted by the Friends of Mapp-Potter in the Virgin Islands.