CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
 
DPNR-ST. THOMAS CLOSES EARLY  
 
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 
until 1pm for the week.  Staff in the field will continue to conduct inspections 
during this time. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, November 28th   
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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Office of the Commissioner