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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...
USVI: Trump signs bill to keep rum tax rate @ $13.25 benefiting U.S. Territories
Virgin Islands News Online
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Diageo USVI. Photo: VIC VI CONSORTIUM WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law on July 4, securing a historic victory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by permanently...
‘We need to take pride in ourselves & our beautiful VI'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism in the Virgin Islands, has emphasised the importance of Virgin Islanders understanding the role of public-private partnerships in realising...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Weather service says more rainfall, possible flooding ahead
Cayman Compass
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October 17, 2024
For the latest information on storm activity in the Cayman Islands, as well as information on how to prepare for hurricane season, visit Storm Centre. Local forecasters are advising the community to expect possible flooding in low-lying areas as...
Weather experts monitor 2 disturbances in the Caribbean Sea
Breaking Belize News
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October 17, 2024
Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2024. 10:43 am CST. By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Weather experts at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are monitoring 2 disturbances in the Atlantic. A trough of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of...
Hurricane Center Continues to Monitor Two Areas for Development
Weatherboy
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October 17, 2024
The two shaded areas are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center for possible tropical cyclone development. The orange area has better odds of developing than the yellow one. Image: NHC The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida...
Hurricane Center Tracking Possible New Cyclone in Caribbean
Newsweek
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October 16, 2024
A new tropical storm may be brewing in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricane Milton's dramatic intensification earlier this month. The potential new storm is an area of low pressure off the coasts of Costa Rica and Panama, but it may strengthen...
Hurricane Nadine threatens Florida as possible third consecutive massive storm to strike Sunshine State
The Mirror US
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October 15, 2024
Experts are monitoring the next potential storm to hit Florida, as hurricane season rages, with a 'disturbed weather area' quickly gaining power to become the next big hurricane - Nadine Nadine has yet to form, but the NHC is monitoring an area of...
Hurricane Hunters set to fly into Invest 94L as forecasters also monitor Caribbean disturbance
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Stream FOX 35 News MIAMI - We may be getting closer to the end of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but the tropics remain active as forecasters monitor two areas of disturbed weather that could develop into tropical systems. One area being...
Very Cold Temps Headed to Alabama with Hints of Wintry Weather
Catfish Tuscaloosa - Alabama
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January 14, 2025
Get ready for frigid temps and the hints of wintry weather in Alabama. Confirming Very Cold Temps Next Week According to the NOAA temperature outlook for January 20-25, almost the entire Yellowhammer State is in the 70-80% range for likely...
California and National Drought Summary for January 14, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 61% Abnormally Dry
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary January 16, 2025 - On January 9 and 10, a low pressure system tracked along the Gulf Coast and resulted in widespread precipitation (1 to 2.5 inches, liquid equivalent) from eastern Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley east to the...
Hurricane forecasters now watching 2 weather systems in the tropics
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Hot on the heels of hurricanes Helene and Milton, forecasters on Monday were watching two other weather systems for possible tropical development. Neither pose an imminent threat to Florida, though forecasters suggested people pay attention to...
Leaders endorse VI’s call for climate help
The BVI Beacon
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January 9, 2025
Caribbean territories and other small island states facing climate-change threats received a show of support from leaders around the region following an international meeting last month in St. Kitts and Nevis. The boost followed an intervention...