About this episode

Shannell Spencer discusses power outages and infrastructure challenges in the Virgin Islands with host Neville James.

Part 1 - Shannell Spencer, Director of Corporate Communications for WAPA, provided an update on the St. Thomas and St. John power outages, restoration efforts, and ongoing work on the Feeder 13 Bypass Project aimed at improving system reliability. Host Neville James also led an in-depth conversation about WAPA's long-standing infrastructure and financial challenges, highlighting historical context and taking listener calls on potential solutions for the territory's energy future.

Topics covered

• power outages
• infrastructure challenges
• energy future

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