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Hurricane forecasters now tracking three disturbances in Atlantic Ocean
Nola - Louisiana
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National Hurricane Center forecasters were tracking three disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday afternoon, including a potential low pressure system in the Caribbean Sea that could bring heavy rains to portions of Central and South America....
SPECIAL ENVOY RENEWS CALL FOR OTS TO RECEIVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUPPORT
284 Media BVI
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January 17, 2025
Special Envoy to the Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr. Benito Wheatley recently made a presentation at a Small Island Developing States meeting where he lobbied for Overseas Territories to receive climate resilience support caused by hurricanes....
The Old Hollywood History of St. Croix’s Skyhawk Villa
dwell
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July 10, 2025
Five years ago, architect and hotelier Chris Pardo, cofounder of the boutique ARRIVE hospitality brand (now part of the popular Palisociety hotel group), found himself knee-deep in several design projects on St. Croix. "I’ve always loved the...
Elevate 24: Premier SHRM Virgin Islands HR & Business Conference Set for August
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The “Elevate 24” SHRM Virgin Islands HR & Business Conference is set to take place from August 20-22 at the UVI, Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center in St. Thomas. This event is poised to be a cornerstone for HR and business professionals,...
From Senegal to the Virgin Islands: The Weirdness of Having Fun While Writing About Historical Trauma
Literary Hub
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July 30, 2024
Unable to sleep, I go out on the veranda. I am swinging in the dark on a mountain in the Virgin Islands. It is my last day in the Caribbean and my novel still refuses to be done. Article continues after advertisement From the Baths—the clear-water...
Pruce Proposes Pollution Prevention For BVI.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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January 14, 2025
- Advertisement - Governor Daniel Pruce stated that the Virgin Islands government has a strong legislative plan showing its full commitment to its constitutional duties. Speaking at the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of...
California and National Drought Summary for January 21, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 67% Abnormally Dry, 6% Increase Week-Over-Week
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary January 23, 2025 - Almost all the U.S. experienced a cooler-than-normal week, with only a handful of areas being above normal. The coolest readings were in the Rocky Mountains, where departures were up to 15 degrees below normal, while the...
Belize and US Virgin Islands progress large-scale BESS projects
Energy Storage News
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August 5, 2024
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from consultants and experts to assist it with the Belize Renewable Integration and Resilient Energy System Project, using World Bank funding....
Hurricane season isn’t over: A tropical cyclone could form in next two weeks, experts say
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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October 23, 2024
Temperatures have cooled in Florida recently, making it tempting to think that hurricane season is over. Mother Nature, however, may have something different in mind. In late October and November, the tropical Atlantic calms down and tends not to...
We’re not thinking! Walwyn bemoans new burden on employers
BVI News
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July 4, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on July 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM / Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has warned that the government’s approach to legislation and economic policy is placing an unsustainable financial burden on employers in the Virgin Islands....
Sailing On The Winds Of Climate Change
Forbes
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Royal Clipper, the world's largest fully-rigged sailing ship, anchors off the island of Mayreau. Liz Hooper The sinews of a thousand ropes sing as sails wake from their slumber. Billowing into a canvas canopy, they pierce the horizon with a...
VI GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Government of the Virgin Islands
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His Excellency the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce has said that the Government of the Virgin Islands has a robust legislative agenda which reflects its unwavering dedication to its constitutional responsibilities. Governor Pruce while delivering his...
Operation Maverick's Armistice: A collaborative Air National Guard exercise in agile combat training
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 07.10.2025 JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- In a formidable display of readiness and collaboration, more than 800 mission-ready Air National Guard members gathered at the Air Dominance Center in...
Tough fiscal climate, race for governor converge
Cranston Herald - Rhode Island
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Two different factors – a tougher fiscal climate and the approach of the next race for governor – converge as Gov. Dan McKee prepares his State of the State message on Tuesday and a budget proposal for 2025-26 on Thursday. McKee...
Festival and Fairs Committee Seeks Members on Sister Islands
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified residents on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda to serve as members on the Festival and Fairs Committee. Interested persons should be deemed to belong to the Virgin Islands by birth...
Hurricane Experts on Whether Tropical Storm Nadine Will Form This Week
Newsweek
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October 17, 2024
As another potential tropical storm brews in the Atlantic, hurricane experts have weighed in on whether it could become as powerful as Hurricanes Milton or Helene. The low-pressure system that could become Tropical Storm Nadine is positioned in...
Hurricane experts warn another major storm has 'good shot' of taking Nadine's place as it fizzles
Daily Mail
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October 18, 2024
By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 11:32 EDT, 18 October 2024 | Updated: 11:41 EDT, 18 October 2024 A new storm brewing in the Atlantic has a 'good shot' at taking Nadine's spot over the weekend, hurricane experts have...
Hurricane center says depression could form in Caribbean, tracks 1 other system
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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October 18, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continued Friday to keep track of two systems with a chance to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, with the most likely in the western Caribbean. As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical...
Hurricane watchers give surprising update about storm Nadine
Daily Mail
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October 17, 2024
Americans have been captivated by storm Nadine that had potential to form into a hurricane and hit Florida as the state was still recovering from Milton. The storm, formally known as Invest A94L, has been brewing in the Atlantic for more than a...
New boating fees threaten livelihoods in fishing communities
The Nassau Guardian
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Dear Editor, The recently implemented anchorage and cruising fee structure imposed on vessels entering Bahamian waters has raised serious alarm for residents of fishing communities such as West Grand Bahama and Bimini. While revenue generation is...