ODR and JFL Execute Contract for New Hospital Construction

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ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) has executed a contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL). The contract awarded to Suffolk Construction signals the start of the preconstruction phase valued at $3.4M. This includes optimizing designs, conducting constructability reviews, and … Read more

ODR, Super PMO and WAPA Join Forces: Take First Step to New Power Generation in the V.I.

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Office of Disaster Recovery’s (ODR) Super Project Management Office (Super PMO), in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA or the Authority), has released a solicitation for progressive design-build services for power generation replacement on St. Croix and St. Thomas. This solicitation seeks contractors to replace existing … Read more

Press Release: SBA Relief Still Available to USVI Private Nonprofits Affected by TS Ernesto

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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the Virgin Islands of the July 25 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto occurring Aug. 13-16, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the areas of Saint Croix, Saint … Read more

Virgin Islands Department of Labor Issues Final Compliance Notice to Delinquent Businesses

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IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025Press ContactDr. Gary MolloyOffice: (340) 773-1994 ext. 2105www.vidol.govgary.molloy@dol.vi.gov Virgin Islands Department of Labor Issues Final Compliance Notice to Delinquent Businesses USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) has issued a final compliance notice to businesses that remain delinquent in filing mandatory quarterly wage and tax reports for more than eight … Read more

VIPA Advises Public of Anticipated Record-Busy Holiday Season

The Virgin Islands Port Authority is advising the public that this upcoming holiday season is anticipated to be the busiest travel season in history.  “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and several airlines have reported that they expect a record number of travelers for the upcoming holidays. We are also expecting a noted increase in travel … Read more

HUD Greenlights Amendment; Potential Release of $145M for Infrastructure at WAPA Plants

October 12, 2023 The U.S. Virgin Islands has taken a major leap towards fortifying its energy infrastructure, with the announcement from Governor Albert Bryan that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has greenlit the V.I. Housing Finance Authority’s Substantial Amendment. The approval signals — but does not confirm — the release of $145 … Read more