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Former USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp receives Medal of Honor

Published 2026-08-31

Former U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth Ezra Mapp has received the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the territory’s highest public service distinction, recognizing his decades of service to the people of the Virgin Islands. Mapp, the USVI’s eighth elected governor, was honored during a ceremony hosted by the 36th Legislature on St. Croix last week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kenneth Mapp?

Kenneth Mapp is the former Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the eighth elected governor of the territory.

What award did Kenneth Mapp receive?

He received the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the highest public service distinction in the territory.

When was the award ceremony held?

The ceremony was held last week, hosted by the 36th Legislature on St. Croix.

What does the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor recognize?

It recognizes decades of service to the people of the Virgin Islands.