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California and National Drought Summary for April 15, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 40% of State in Moderate Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary April 17, 2025 - During the week of April 8-14, temperatures across the Contiguous U.S. were split into above-normal readings in the western U.S., below-normal readings east of the Mississippi River, and near-normal temperatures in the...
The Virgin Islands Launches Digital Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card System
Rus Tourism News
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January 13, 2025
The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially introduced a digital Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card system, effective January 1, 2025. This cutting-edge initiative aims to simplify travel processes at entry points throughout the...
Virgin Islands hosts regional meteorologists
The BVI Beacon
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November 28, 2024
Weather, climate change and disaster management were on the agenda last week when the territory hosted leaders and meteorologists from around the region at the 67th Session of the Caribbean Meteorological Council. Also at the Nov. 18-22 meeting,...
North Carolina to appeal FEMA’s denial of 100% cost-share extension after Hurricane Helene
WCNC - North Carolina
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April 15, 2025
While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina plans to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny an extension of the 100%...
V.I. SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Hurricanes varsity soccer gets 1st win of season
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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THURSDAY’S RESULTS Varsity Soccer Antilles School 8, All Saints Cathedral School 2: Dillon Webbe finished with a hat trick, scoring three goals as the Hurricanes routed the Vikings in their St. Thomas-St. John Interscholastic Athletic Association...
FEMA Seeks U.S. Virgin Islands Teens to Be Voices for Youth Preparedness
St. Thomas Source
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January 8, 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking for students in grades eight to 11 in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are steadfast about navigating a path toward leadership in their community to apply for an opportunity to join the Youth...
VI police officers train in Bermuda
The BVI Beacon
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July 9, 2025
Two Virgin Islands police officers recently travelled to Bermuda for an eight-week “train-the-trainer” programme designed to boost armed policing capabilities across the British overseas territories. Now the pair — Sergeant Vic-Kaycee Winter and...
Auburn WBB prepares for 3-game trip to Virgin Islands
The Auburn Villager - Alabama
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As the Auburn men’s basketball team wraps up its trip to Maui, another trip to paradise will begin for the women’s basketball team. The Tigers head to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands to take part in the Paradise Jam event. The Tigers will...
California and National Drought Summary for April 8, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 40% of State in Moderate Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary April 10, 2025 - This U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week saw widespread improvement in drought-related conditions across areas of the South, Southeast, and Midwest, where a series of strong storms delivered heavy rainfall, damaging winds,...
ODR annual report pegs $18.1B in obligated funds for post-hurricane recovery efforts
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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The V.I. Office of Disaster Recovery says the territory’s total recovery cost is anticipated to be around $23 billion, $18.1 billion of which has been obligated to date, according to its latest annual report on progress since the 2017 hurricanes...
Forecasting outside the cone: one meteorologist’s East Coast hurricane outlook
Islander News - Florida
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Growing up in Maine and now living in picturesque Sturbridge, Mass., where a mix of rain and snow were expected this week, it's been a while since Rob Lightbown has hunkered down through a hurricane. Since 1994, the University of Maine graduate...
LIST: TX and NM Parks Rank Among Best for Wildlife Fans
96.5 KVKI - Lousiana
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April 10, 2025
There are many great things about living in El Paso, but one of the top reasons is the fact that we have so many amazing hiking trails just a few hours away from us! These hiking spots are great for families to entertain their little ones, or for...
Forecasters Predict Above Average Activity For 2025 Hurricane Season
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Department of Disaster Management is encouraging residents to prepare early for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which forecasters predict will bring above average storm activity. Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn said that...
IRT Heads to the U.S. Virgin Islands
DVIDS - Georgia
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December 31, 2024
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands-- In the annals of the U.S. military's humanitarian efforts, the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of military preparedness and community service. With a rich...
Virgin Islands Schools Closed Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
284 Media BVI
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November 11, 2024
The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools across the Virgin Islands today, following a recommendation from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The decision comes in response to adverse weather conditions,...
Young Jamaican-Crucian Entrepreneurs Expand Lemonade Brand to U.S. Virgin Islands
Jamaicans.com
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January 5, 2025
Juju & Cece’s Lemonades, a business founded by sisters Juliett and Gracie Reid-Ventura, has reached a major milestone with its expansion into the COST U LESS retail warehouse in St. Croix. The family-owned brand, celebrated for its...
Public Notice: USVIEDA Issues Invitation for Bids for Fleming Building Hurricane Repair Project
The Virgin Island Consortium
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ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Economic Development Park Corporation (EDPC), through the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA), is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for hurricane-related repairs to the...
Virgin Islands flooded again
The BVI Beacon
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November 15, 2024
Cars floated away, homes and businesses flooded, and roadways crumbled early Monday morning during the latest in a series of flash floods that have plagued the territory this year. “It was different: This one, we saw a lot of cars that were moved...
Virgin Islands divided over Trump win
The BVI Beacon
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November 7, 2024
After a divisive campaign season tainted by mudslinging and racism allegations, Donald Trump won back the United States presidency at 6:34 a.m. Wednesday, handily defeating Vice President Kamala Harris and ending a historic candidacy that could...
AccuWeather Predicts a Near to Above Average 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
St. Thomas Source
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March 30, 2025
Hurricane season runs every year from June 1 through November 30. (Photo courtesy NOAA) AccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting a “near to above average” Atlantic hurricane season for this year, according to a report released by the...