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School Maintenance Bureau Says It Is “Operating on Fumes” After Receiving $3M Despite $5M Legal Minimum

08 July 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
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School Maintenance Bureau Says It Is “Operating on Fumes” After Receiving $3M Despite $5M Legal Minimum

Craig Benjamin says BSCM received $3 million in FY2026 despite a $5 million legal minimum for school maintenance, while CFO Charmaine Mayers said annual needs are about $9.7 million, vendors are owed $910,879, and repairs remain delayed at schools now.