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Karl Knight, who has served as Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s chief of staff since the governor took office in 2019, discusses his vision for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority today in his office at Government House as he prepares to lead the Authority as the new CEO and executive director beginning Monday.

Karl Knight to lead WAPA as new CEO, shares vision for a thriving public utility

The former director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office stresses the need for a decentralized utility that supports energy-independent customers.

Belgrave Stedman, an electrical engineer with the Design and Construction Department at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, left, and Don Gregoire, WAPA’s interim chief operating officer for electric, participate in a WAPA board meeting today from the conference room on St. Croix.

WAPA board approves underground power line project, increase in cost for water line rehabilitation

VI Water and Power Authority board approves underground power project to mitigate against windstorms on STT and increases cost to replace residential water line on STX.

Sib’s on the Mountain, which opened in 1924 as a grocery store, eventually transitioned into a bar and restaurant.

Sib’s on the Mountain celebrates 100 years with two-day event featuring bands, family fun day

Family-owned bar and restaurant continues serving as cultural bastion on the Northside of St. Thomas; Community joins in centennial celebration.

Pictured: Gilbert Laban, winner of the 34th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament.

WTJX NEWSFEED: July 15, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed, the Public Service Commission reports added complaints from customers of Liberty VI. A man on St. Croix is convicted by a federal jury on child pornography and rape charges.

The luggage belt at the check-in counters operates Sunday at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport after being repaired over the weekend following months of repeated breakdowns.

Luggage belt repaired at check-in area of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport after repeated breakdowns

Off-island technicians fix electrical glitches due to malfunction of belt’s programming; VIPA orders backup parts to ensure timely repairs in event of future breakdowns.

The Virgin Islands Board of Elections holds an emergency meeting open to the public Monday in a room at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands that board members participated in virtually as well as in person. The participants gathered in a room at ESVI because the boardroom was being prepared for early voting ahead of the primary election. (Clockwise from left) Mary Moorhead, a resident; Richard Wilson, the board’s administrative assistant; and board members Lilliana Belardo de O’Neal and Michael Joseph.

Elections deny Democrats’ request for space to conduct party elections; approve loan of equipment

Virgin Islands Board of Elections denies request from Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands to provide space to conduct election of party offices.

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, second from right; and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, third from left; pose for a photo with representatives of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority during today’s tour of the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas. (WAPA personnel left to right) Shanell Petersen, director of communications; Don Gregoire, interim chief operating officer for electric; Ashley Bryan, interim CEO; and Gerry Simon, safety manager.

Energy secretary tours WAPA’s STT power plant; HUD approves $100 million to buy Vitol fuel storage

Department of Energy head engages Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority about challenges and opportunities the territory faces operating its electrical infrastructure.

Pictured: Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne Williams-Octalien

WTJX NEWSFEED: July 16, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed, following an emergency meeting, the Board of Elections vote against the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands’ request for a space to conduct party elections. We speak with the organizers of the Tart Wars event.

WTJX NEWSFEED: July 18, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: (00:52) We speak with WAPA Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, following days of electric service interruptions in the St. Thomas/St. John district. (05:31) UVI’s RT Park names Eric Sonnier as its Executive Director. (06:54) The Department of Human Services indicates that financial challenges are contributing to service shortfalls. (13:37) Officials from the Office of the Territorial Public Defender make their case for increased funding in hopes of addressing their large caseload. (17:49) Five athletes will represent the Virgin Islands at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Chief Territorial Public Defender Julie Smith-TodmanPhoto Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands

A bulldozer blocks one of the entrances to the Mon Bijou bin site today during the temporary closure of the site to allow the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority to complete repairs and maintenance activities to address safety concerns.

Mon Bijou bin site temporarily closed for repairs to address safety concerns

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority working to level uneven ground, remove illegally-dumped tires, and install a perimeter fence.

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