Bryan Acknowledges WAPA Frustration, Vows to Address Ongoing Challenges

During Monday’s weekly Government House press briefing, Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. addressed frustration regarding ongoing WAPA power outages. The governor aimed to assure residents that steps are being taken to address the continuous problems.

“I share the deep concerns that have been voiced by many regarding the issues confronting the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and the frequent disruptions, especially in the St. Thomas and St. John districts,” Bryan said at the top of the briefing.

“These disruptions are not just an inconvenience; they affect our daily lives, businesses, and overall well-being,” Bryan stated. “This is why we declared a [Local] State of Emergency a little over a month ago because we have to do something to steadily increase the energy security in the Virgin Islands. This was just one proactive step to help avert constant crises and to enable our administration to take the necessary steps to stabilize WAPA.”