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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...
Hurricane Forces Multiple Royal Caribbean Ships to Remain at Sea
Cruise Hive
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September 26, 2024
As Hurricane Helene closes in on Florida’s Big Bend, where it is expected to make landfall on Thursday, September 26, local cruise ports are preparing to weather the brunt of the storm. In this case, that means the cruise ports are temporarily...
Hurricane Helene's Approach: Concerning Weather in Alabama
WTUG 92.9 FM - Alabama
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September 26, 2024
After several days of monitoring, Hurricane Helene is set to approach land, moving northward today through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Currently, Helene is a category two hurricane and is tracking north-northeast at 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds...
Engine of resistance hums in U.S. and Germany
People's World
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July 14, 2025
German Army Chief Lt. Gen. Alfons Mas listens to a question during a media joint conference with Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Valdemaras Rupsys and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas as members of the Headquarters initial command...
Climate cash still locked at home as premier seeks funding abroad
The BVI Beacon
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September 23, 2024
An environmental war chest of some $13 million could be freed up for climate change projects as early as next month following nearly a decade of delays, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said Monday. The premier, who pressed the British...
Kiddies Fiesta Parade returns next Saturday
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Rotary Club of Road Town Kiddies Fiesta makes its return next weekend. The Kiddies Fiesta was launched this morning, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by the club during a press conference. The Kiddies Fiesta will take...
Limetree Subpoenas Flood Environmental Groups
St. Thomas Source
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December 28, 2024
An air monitoring result from Bennington College serves as an example for the Terra Ay Ay Project. (Photo courtesy Bennington College) Four St. Croix environmental and civic groups have said they are overwhelmed by seemingly needless legal...
California and National Drought Summary for December 31, 2024, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary January 1, 2025 - Precipitation fell across much of the U.S. this week, with heavier amounts (> 1 inch) falling across large portions of the Northwest U.S. and from south-central U.S. to the Ohio Valley. Coastal areas of the Pacific...
U.S. Catholics offer support to those affected by weather/climate disasters in 2024 with prayer, action, generous giving
Dialog - Delaware
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December 18, 2024
Catholics in the U.S. offered steadfast support to those impacted by natural disasters throughout 2024, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia told OSV News. The archbishop, who chairs the board of directors for Catholic Relief Services,...
FRASER HIGHLIGHTS BVI’S OCEAN ACTION AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON WORLD STAGE
284 Media BVI
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July 3, 2025
Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference , held in Nice, France. The global forum was held from June 9 to 13 and brought together Heads of...
Soda giants blamed for plastic crisis ravaging paradise US territory
The Mirror US
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July 3, 2025
The government of the US Virgin Islands has warned that the territory is facing a “plastic waste crisis” and has accused Coca-Cola and Pepsi for contributing to the issue. The government has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, accusing...
Destinations: Dreams and Realities
State College - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
I recently became one of the newest members of the Medicare Club. My 87-year-old mother called to wish me happy birthday and said, “My baby is 65!” No way am I 65, I thought. Old people are 65! I feel like I’m living my best life right now and...
67th Caribbean Meteorological Council Drives Early Warning Initiatives for Climate Adaptation
World Meteorological Organization
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December 19, 2024
Port of Spain, 13 December 2024 – The Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC), the ministerial-level organ of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) which represents sixteen (16) Member States, convened its 67th Session (CMC67) on 21-22...
Hurricane rapid intensification
PreventionWeb
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September 11, 2024
Key concepts Warming oceans are fueling stronger tropical cyclones - the most costly weather disasters in the U.S. Warmer sea surface temperatures may contribute to an increased fraction of tropical cyclones that undergo rapid intensification....
California and National Drought Summary for December 24, 2024, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary December 26, 2024 - A swath of precipitation (0.5 to 1.5 inches) this past week led to small improvements from parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas northeastward to the Central Appalachians. Since the major drought that affected the Central...
Hurricane Ernesto lashes Bermuda with strong winds, storm surge
Al Jazeera
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Hurricane Ernesto has left tens of thousands of people without power across Bermuda as it hit the British island territory with powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and potentially deadly flooding. The Category 1 storm brought maximum sustained...
14 A-Z Animals-approved Conservation Organizations to Support Today
AOL
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© It seems like most news in the world of conservation is negative, with species after species being red listed. But this month brings terrific news for the white-winged flufftail of South Africa. The bird, which was critically endangered for...
Green VI attends summit on plastic pollution
The BVI Beacon
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December 12, 2024
Studies suggest that as many as 200,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometre litter the seas of the northeastern Caribbean. As part of efforts to address the issue here, representatives from a Virgin Islands non-profit organisation recently...
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....
California and National Drought Summary for December 17, 2024, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary December 19, 2024 - Over the last week, precipitation was greatest in portions of the Southeast and coastal areas of northern California. Widespread precipitation was recorded from Arkansas into the Midwest and along much of the eastern...