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EDITORIAL: Virgin Islands should expect the worst from Trump presidency
The BVI Beacon
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November 19, 2024
It has been said that when the United States sneezes, the whole world catches a cold. We fear much worse than a proverbial cold for the Virgin Islands and the rest of the Caribbean after Donald Trump was elected back to the US presidency this...
VIRGIN ISLANDS ROBOTICS TEAM HEADS TO GREECE FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION
284 Media BVI
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September 24, 2024
Five young innovators from the Virgin Islands are set to showcase their skills on a global platform, as they participate in the FIRST Global Robotics Competition in Athens, Greece. This international event, known for its focus on science,...
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club hosts annual kids fishing tournament in St. Thomas
Virgin Islands Free Press
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September 23, 2024
Kids – let’s go fishing! The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s annual Kids Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at IGY’s American Yacht Harbor (AYH) Marina in Red Hook, St. Thomas. Register for FREE...
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club To Host Kids Fishing Tournament Oct. 5
St. Thomas Source
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September 23, 2024
The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club’s annual Kids Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. until Noon at IGY’s American Yacht Harbor (AYH) Marina in Red Hook, St. Thomas, the club announced. Register for FREE at...
CDB 'looks forward to supporting development plans of BVIEC'- CDB Division Chief
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "The Caribbean Development Bank looks forward to supporting the development plans of the BVIEC as it leads the transition of the energy sector to catalyse the sustainable development of the territory and improve lives and...
Beyond Hurricane Season: Year-Round Earthquakes Near the U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas Source
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November 17, 2024
As hurricane season draws to a close, let’s examine another powerful visitor to the Virgin Islands: earthquakes. Earthquakes are common around the Virgin Islands and across the Caribbean region throughout the year. A powerful quake that recently...
Farmers Lose When Climate-Smart Partnerships are Frozen
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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March 14, 2025
Recent Executive Orders have led to the freezing of billions of dollars of already committed grant money, including funds for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC), an innovative program to support public-private partnerships to...
Honouring Virgin Islands Heritage - HLSCC hosts two-day celebrations for Culture and Tourism Month
Virgin Islands News Online
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PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- In a vibrant celebration of Virgin Islands heritage, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Virgin Islands Studies Institute will be hosting Virgin Islands Culture Week on 20 and 21 November, as part of Culture and...
Letter to the 2024 newly-elected Senators of the United States Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 13, 2024
“Business as usual” must NOT be the motto of the current government of the U.S. Virgin Islands! This territory has received enough Federal funds to have created a self-sustaining, self-governing entity by now. Alas! There are so many failing...
2 changes coming to NHC's cone in 2025 hurricane season. What to know
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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National Hurricane Center announces changes to its products for the 2025 season. Experimental cone gets new symbol for counties under both hurricane watch and tropical storm warning. This year's cone of uncertainty will be 3-5% smaller than 2024,...
Alabama’s 'Round One' Severe Weather Outlook Includes Tornadoes
Tuscaloosa Thread - Alabama
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March 15, 2025
The Townsquare Media Weather Center has been tracking conditions to help you prepare for two different rounds of severe weather. This information will focus on the first round, which is on the way. James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media...
Environmental Restoration Project Underway Across Virgin Islands Wetlands
St. Thomas Source
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September 14, 2024
The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) is working with several environmental organizations to evaluate and ultimately help restore mangrove wetlands across the Virgin Islands. Restoration of wetlands will provide a...
National Hurricane Center announces storm names, procedural changes ahead of 2025 season
WCNC - North Carolina
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March 12, 2025
The National Hurricane Center is updating their products and services for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As we prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important to stay informed about updates that could impact...
Virgin Island is ‘temporarily closed’ after coral vandalism incident
Rappler
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September 12, 2024
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. No tourists are allowed in Bohol’s Virgin Island – also known as Puntod Island – until further notice MANILA, Philippines – The Provincial...
Four Individuals Sentenced for Smuggling Wildlife, Over 100 Tropical Birds Drowned After Cages Were Thrown Overboard
Sierra Sun Times
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Four Individuals Sentenced for Smuggling Tropical Birds March 12, 2025 – The final two of four Dominican nationals were sentenced last week for Lacey Act trafficking and smuggling wildlife from the United States after they attempted to smuggle...
Virgin Islands National Park Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Fee Changes
St. Thomas Source
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September 11, 2024
National Park Service Virgin Islands National Park is seeking public comments on proposed changes to current expanded amenity fees and implementation of new fees at multiple facilities that may begin as early as Jan. 1, 2025. The proposed fees...
NWS issues Flood Watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 9, 2024
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service says “a wet and unstable weather pattern” will set the table for a moderate to high chance of flooding rains in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend. Therefore, a Flood Watch is in effect for...
Flood risk continues for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 11, 2024
SAN JUAN — Wet and unstable weather conditions will prevail across the region as moisture associated with a tropical wave continues to filter into the area, the National Weather Service said this morning. Additional rainfall is expected today,...
Breaking the Cycle of Violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands: OPINION
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 7, 2024
A recent wave of violence has shaken the U.S. Virgin Islands, taking many lives in a short time and leaving the community reeling. This cycle of violence is making it increasingly hard to achieve justice, with each incident deepening fear and...
Another wet day for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 13, 2024
SAN JUAN — A less active day in terms of rain is expected, but the combination of the light wind flow, daytime heating and local sea breeze variations will result in afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms. The activity should be focused...