CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
 
DPNR-ST. THOMAS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS CLIENT SERVICES  
 
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural 
Resources announces that repairs to the A/C unit at the VIYA Building in Tutu 
Park Mall are still ongoing.  Therefore, client services will only be available 
from 8am-1pm for the rest of this week.  Field/inspection staff will continue 
as normal during this time. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, 
November 21st at 8 a.m.  
 
The Commissioner apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the 
community for their understanding.   
 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES  
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300  
 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
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