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Showers Possible Friday as Tropical Wave Approaches; More Saharan Dust Expected
St. Thomas Source
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July 3, 2025
Infrared satellite imagery obtained at 4:40 p.m. Thursday shows a tropical wave entering the Caribbean. Precipitation is possible across the USVI and Puerto Rico as the wave passes south of the local islands. (Photo courtesy NOAA) A weak tropical...
Three new members appointed to BVI Health Services Authority Board
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed three professionals to the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) as part of its commitment to enhancing healthcare governance and service in the Territory. The newly appointed...
MBW Asks for Community Support Amidst Spike in Gun Violence
St. Thomas Source
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June 26, 2025
My Brother’s Workshop (MBW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk and underserved youth through education, mentoring, counseling, job training, and job placement, is calling on the Virgin Islands community and...
Tropical storm Chantal forms. Florida impact
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Tropical Depression 3 strengthened into Tropical Storm Chantal on July 5th. Chantal is moving slowly north at 2 mph and is expected to reach the South Carolina coast Sunday morning. A tropical storm warning is in effect from South Santee River,...
At least 70 dead in Texas flash floods
Virgin Islands News Online
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Flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas. Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images FORBES At least 70 deaths—including the deaths of 21 children—have now been confirmed in the central Texas flash floods,...
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Politics Home
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July 4, 2025
Former leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour's Amanda Martin (Alamy) 9 min read22 min While Labour were the clear winners in their landslide 2024 general election victory, there were many others who...
Map: Tracking Tropical Storm Flossie
The New York Times
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June 30, 2025
Flossie was a tropical storm in the North Pacific Ocean Monday morning Mexico Central Time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. The tropical storm had sustained wind speeds of 60 miles per hour. All times on the map are...
Marshall Islands announces full schedule for 2025 Outrigger Challenge Cup
KNWA - Arkansas
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July 5, 2025
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation has announced the full lineup of matches for the 2025 Outrigger Challenge Cup, set to kick off this August in Springdale. The tournament features the Marshall Islands’ first...
Sports News | Diksha Moves Up Three Spots in Irish Open
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Kildare (Ireland), Jul 6 (PTI) Diksha Dagar closed her third round with a birdie to gain three places to move to Tied 53rd at the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour. Diksha with cards of 75-73-73 is 2-over. She moved three...
July 1, HoA Special Sitting in honour of late Parsons
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands will hold a Special Sitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in honour of the late former legislator Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE. Mrs Parsons was a respected member of the former...
Map: Tracking the Remnants of Barry
The New York Times
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June 29, 2025
A remnants of formed over Mexico Monday afternoon Eastern time threatening to become the next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters are tracking the system with the name “Barry.”...
Accessibility is the law. It’s also the right thing to do | opinion
Milford Daily News - Massachusetts
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Outdoor accessibility faces challenges regarding distance, affordability and fundamental barriers for people with disabilities. Organizations can improve outdoor accessibility by learning from one another, improving existing spaces, and advocating...
Four USVI Organizations Awarded $47,500 in AARP Community Challenge Grants to Support Older Adults
The Virgin Island Consortium
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Four Virgin Islands organizations will share $47,500 in Community Challenge grants for 2025, the AARP has announced. This year, grants went to organizations with projects that will help residents, especially older adults, improve how they live and...
New Minimum Wage to Take Effect July 1
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that effective July 1, the new minimum wage in the Territory will be $7.25 per hour. Cabinet at its meeting of 28 May 2025, approved the increase that will be adjusted using a phased approach, as...
Smock and Petersen Elected to Run UVI Board of Trustees
St. Thomas Source
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June 23, 2025
In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 21, 2025, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees reelected Henry Smock to serve as chairman of the Board and Dr. Bert Petersen, Jr. to serve as vice chair. Chairman...
Five LGBTQ-Friendly Caribbean Destinations
Out South Florida
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Let’s face it, some of our Caribbean neighbors don’t have the best reputation or the most advanced views when it comes to our community. Countries such as Jamaica, St. Lucia, and Grenada maintain anti-gay legislation and hostile cultural climates....
July 4th fireworks extravaganza back for 30th showing
Islander News - Florida
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It's not just any fireworks show. It's a "pyromusical." Key Biscayne's 30th edition of its spectacular Fourth of July celebration, featuring colorful explosions over Biscayne Bay on Friday evening, will again be synchronized to patriotic and...
US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...
NHC tracking 4 tropical waves, Dangerous heat expected across Florida
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Hurricane Erick weakened to a low-pressure area after hitting Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane. The Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, with four tropical waves being monitored. Saharan dust is currently impacting the Caribbean and is...
Hon Smith discusses price stability with local supermarkets
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on...