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Gov Mapp grants 4 days of holiday leave to USVI Gov’t employees

The US Virgin Islands (USVI)Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has announced four days of holiday-season leave to non-essential employees. Photo: VIC
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- — The US Virgin Islands (USVI) is in full holiday mode now, and Governor Kenneth E. Mapp this afternoon, December 19, 2016, has added even more cheer to the season for government employees, announcing four days of holiday-season leave to non-essential employees.

St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival J’ouvert will be held on the morning of Wednesday January 4, 2017, followed by the Food, Arts and Craft Fair. The Children’s Parade will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 which is also Three King’s Day. The St Croix Adult’s Festival Parade will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

Through a proclamation, Mr Mapp has authorised government agency and department heads to grant administrative leave for what Government House described as the enjoyment of the festive season, and to encourage greater participation in the J’ouvert, Festival Food, Arts & Craft Fair, and Children’s Parade, and also to enhance the celebration of the Christmas Festival by all residents and visitors.

The holidays are as follows:

St Croix only:

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival J’ouvert

St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival Food, Arts and Craft Fair

Territory-Wide:

Friday, December 23, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Day before Christmas Eve

Friday, December 30, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.- Day before New Year’s Eve

Monday, January 2, 2017

“At this time of year we should focus on family, community and holiday festivities. Educating our children and young ones about the value of our traditions and rich heritage will help to build self-respect and pride among all,” the governor said. “To the adults, I encourage you all to come out to support the Children’s Parade and inspire our youth to develop their creativity.”

The leave granted shall not apply to essential employees and employees on a regular or rotating shift, according to Government House. Mr Mapp concluded by wishing all happy holidays.

8 Responses to “Gov Mapp grants 4 days of holiday leave to USVI Gov’t employees”

  • rock city (19/12/2016, 21:21) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    They have time now to visit tortola for races
  • Wow! (19/12/2016, 22:11) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    USVI and other countries showing soo much LOVE to it citizens and residents. What's going on in the BVI? We can't be that Broke. Or are we?
  • Great Leader. (19/12/2016, 22:37) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Governor Mapp being listening to Tortola people. We have no life no fun in Tortola the Government kill all of that. Good going Mr. Mapp.. Great leader.
  • resident (20/12/2016, 08:08) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Tortola should now be known as Coonsville BVI.
  • illiteracy (20/12/2016, 08:15) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    Strups. What the hell does wrong wit allyo mehson. Is why every flipping thing the US do ayo want to do also. Look how ayo murder and gun crimes climbing the ladder JUST like dem. Sounding so flipping stupid. Mehson carr ayo tail go work yuh hear. Why we want so much days off for the Christmas season is beyond me. TO DO WHAT? For us/ayo to be broker and complain NDP this and NDP that BECAUSE we/ayo end up broke? Tola. AYO DON'T CEASE TO AMAZE ME. TRUST ME.
  • @resident (20/12/2016, 08:56) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    In BVI, we have half day on Dec 23, off on Dec 26 and 27. Half day on Dec 30 Off on Jan 2. You want more than that. Why u think Mapp did it, because he following BVI. Wow!
    • Caramel Diva (20/12/2016, 13:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Wow, Resident and Great leader, how all you people so ungreatful and quick to judge this has been happening in the BVI for years, extra days given.


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