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Virgin Islands Housing Crisis Deepens | Richmond News
A $1.9 billion disaster recovery fund meant to rebuild the U.S. Virgin Islands after hurricanes Irma and Maria is frozen — nearly a decade later, only $570 million spent, with $1.3 billion missing due to rampant mismanagement, fraud, and zero completed housing projects. HUD uncovered systemic failures, including kickbacks, inflated contracts, and administrative bloat — while key officials, including a former COO now in federal prison, face scrutiny. Residents still struggle to recover, as funds vanish into bureaucracy instead of homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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