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Watch: Mapp Rips Into Albert Bryan For ‘Change Course Now’ Slogan

Governor Kenneth Mapp ripped into Albert Bryan on Monday for what the governor said was Mr. Bryan's...

May 8, 2018

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Mapp Says He’s Ready To Drop ‘Missiles And Bombs’ On Opponents In Gubernatorial Race

ST. CROIX -- When Governor Kenneth Mapp arrived at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands here on Monday...

May 7, 2018

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Governor Mapp, Readying Himself For Political Year, Will File Election Documents Today

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp will file his election papers at the Election System of the Virgin...

May 7, 2018

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Mapp Extends State Of Emergency Through June 2

Governor Kenneth Mapp on Tuesday extended the state of emergency through June 2, according to Government...

May 2, 2018

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Mapp Signs Into Law 15 Bills, Including Measure Aimed At Quelling Rise Of Gang Activity In Territory

ST. THOMAS -- Governor Kenneth Mapp on Tuesday took action on 19 measures, signing 15 into law, vetoing...

May 2, 2018

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Mapp Says There Will Be No ‘Snags’ In Accessing Federal Dollars

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp spoke with The Consortium on Wednesday to respond to an article the online...

April 19, 2018

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(Update) A Snag In The Way Of The VI Government Receiving Federal Dollars: Matching Funds Requirement

Update: In an interview with The Consortium on Wednesday, Governor Mapp said the territory would not need...

April 18, 2018

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Dept. Of Interior Announces $2.3 Million Adjusted Rum Excise Tax Payments To USVI During Mapp’s Washington Visit

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with Governor Kenneth Mapp and FEMA...

April 11, 2018

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In Bloodletting, Mapp And Forde Make Bitter Dispute Over D.O.E. Hearing Public

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp during his Friday press conference on the state of education, where...

April 8, 2018

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120 Modular Units, 37 Sprung Shelters To Be Ready For 2018-19 School Year; FEMA Approves $107 Million For School Repairs

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp announced during a Friday morning press conference at Government House...

April 6, 2018