Gone On Break

In this episode of Gone on Break, host Shanell Spencer sits down with Brian Walden, Director of VIEnergize at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, to explore how the territory is building a smarter, more sustainable energy future. Brian shares how VIEnergize is leading the push toward cleaner energy in the U.S. Virgin Islands—from expanding solar opportunities through the Net Energy Billi...

Ever wonder what it really takes to keep the lights onacross the Virgin Islands? In this episode of Gone on Break , host Shanell Spencer sits down with two of WAPA's electric leadership's own Lemuel Lavinier, Chief Operating Officer of Electric, and Collin Brown, Director of Transmission & Distribution, for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at whatpowers our islands. From upgrade initi...

What does it take to ensure a steady supply of water across the Virgin Islands? In this episode of Gone on Break, host Shanell Spencer interviews Mechanical Engineers Shaianne Felicien and La’Ron Henry to discuss the behind-the-scenes work happening in WAPA’s Water Department. They cover everything from designing and maintaining critical infrastructure to addressing daily challenges and planning f...

In this episode of "Gone on Break," host Shanell Petersen interviews Giddel Beresford, the Production Maintenance Manager at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. They take a behind-the-scenes look at the maintenance crews that keep the Richmond Power Plant running in St. Croix. Giddel discusses what a typical day looks like for his team, the unexpected challenges they encounter,...

In this first episode of Gone on Break, we’re diving into the world of opportunity, growth, and the future of WAPA’s workforce. Join host Shanell Spencer (formerly Shanell Petersen) as she sits down with Tracie Wells, Human Resources Business Partner, to discuss how WAPA is training the next generation of talent in the Virgin Islands. From the Alva McFarlane Scholarship to on-the-job learning and...