The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) has recently finalized the purchase of the Villa Morales property in St. Croix with 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. A total of $600,000 was allocated for the acquisition, architectural services and rehabilitation. The facility will provide up to 20 emergency shelter beds, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for the homeless. “We’re excited about the acquisition of the Villa Morales property, which will provide shelter for the homeless population on St. Croix,” said VIHFA Executive Director Daryl Griffith. “The Authority is committed to helping reduce homelessness throughout the Territory. I co-chair the Virgin Islands Interagency Council on Homelessness, which was recently re-established by Governor Albert Bryan. I am happy to report back to the Council that the facility will soon be open to house our most vulnerable. We will be able to transform this cultural landmark into a shelter that directly benefits the St. Croix community.
Two men shot, one dies in Hospital Ground, St. Thomas, Saturday morning according to a V.I.P.D release. Officers were notified of the incident at 12:03 a.m., after calls to 911. Callers said multiple shots were heard. Officers were then notified that two gunshot victims were transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center via private vehicle.
The street address crew is on the streets of downtown Charlotte Amalie this week.
The Government House weekly press briefing was today at 1:00 p.m. Click on the link to view the press conference.