The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Anthony Thomas stated that "it has come to my attention that an employee of the organization has engaged in public discourse on social media that is overtly racist and repugnant. It goes without saying that this behavior will not be tolerated by the leaders of this organization, and I dare to say all those in our community who value and respect all people equally. I have called for an emergency board meeting on today to further address this matter."
Virgin Islanders demanding the removal of Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Deputy Legal Counsel, Mark Kragel, after a post Mr. Kragrel is believed to have made on Facebook, where he is said to have used derogatory words to describe the Black Lives Matter movement. Virgin Islander Dimitri James first brought the comment to the public's view after deeming it unbecoming of someone who represents the territory's only power authority. The U.S. Virgin Islands is a predominantly black territory, with said race making up 76 percent of the population, followed by Hispanics or Latinos with 17.4 percent, and whites with 15.6 percent.
Health Commissioner Encarnacion has asked for patience with the new directive going into effect today about disposals for bars and restaurants.
Trade name owners are reminded to renew their trade names with the online Catalyst system. This should be done within the six-month window before the expiration date. For more information 340- 774-2991 on St. Thomas/St. John and 340 773-6449 on St. Croix or visit our website at: https://ltg.gov.vi.
More and more disposable masks and gloves are dotting our parking lots and landscape. Besides being unhealthy is not good for the environment. When you thru using your mask or gloves properly dispose of them and not out the car window or on the ground.