CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
 
DPNR-ST. THOMAS CLOSES EARLY 
 
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural 
Resources announces that offices on St. Thomas, at the VIYA Building in Tutu 
Park Mall, will be closed today, Tuesday, June 20th due to a malfunctioning air 
conditioning unit. 
 
The Commissioner apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the 
community for their understanding.  Normal office hours are anticipated to  
resume tomorrow, Wednesday, June 21st at 8 a.m.  
 
 
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   
 
                                                    dpnr.vi.gov 
 
 
Office of the Commissioner