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Attorney General James Takes Action to Block Unlawful Termination of Environmental Justice Grant Program
New York Attorney General
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July 8, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for unlawfully terminating the Environmental...
Assisting Flood Recovery Efforts in Texas
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 9, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that four New York State Police staff and three canines will deploy to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods. This assistance was primarily deployed as part of the Emergency...
Attorney General Ford Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Meta to Protect Users from Fraudulent Investment Ads
Nevada Attorney General
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July 8, 2025
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in calling on Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) to protect people from fraudulent investment ads appearing on Facebook. In their letter...
Mounir Kabche Leads the Charge in Sustainable Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
New York, NY , May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary investor, entrepreneur, and strategist Mounir Kabche continues to make waves in Latin America and the Caribbean with groundbreaking initiatives that blend financial acumen, clean energy,...
FEMA Seeks Teen Standouts in U.S. Virgin Islands to Be Voices for Youth Preparedness
FEMA
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January 8, 2025
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA 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 Preparedness Council....
Finery Markets Launches Stablecoin-First Infrastructure to Support Listings and Distribution via ‘Private Rooms’
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – Stablecoin issuers can now create secondary liquidity for any asset-to-stablecoin pair via API within just 24 hours. – The new private-room trading setup is engineered to...
The Patterson Family Foundation Awards $75,000 to Fund Scholarships for University of the Virgin Islands Students
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 7, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced a generous $75,000 gift from The Patterson Family Foundation. This remarkable contribution will fund 10 scholarships for the 2024-2025...
FEMA Grants Prioritize Safety, Security for U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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November 25, 2024
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Several community partners across the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to strengthen their safety and security with grants from FEMA. In total, just over $1 million was awarded to houses of worship and community organizations...
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto on Aug. 13-16, 2024. Federal funding is available...
Interior Department Announces $644.8 Million in Payments to Support Vital Services in Communities
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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June 24, 2025
Date: June 24, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments across the country will receive a total of $644.8 million in Payments in Lieu of...
FEMA Commits Additional $3.2 Billion Toward Utility, Road Paving and Education Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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October 7, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The recent obligation of $3.2 billion toward projects to rebuild the potable water distribution system and repave roads across St. Croix and replace the utility’s metering infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands,...
MSPFLA, Inc Partners with Caribbean Food Service to Offer Their Sustainable Brand of Water Called Tropical Water in USVI
EIN Presswire
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February 6, 2025
MSPFLA, Inc., Florida, has contracted with Caribbean Food Service, the top food and beverage wholesaler in the US Virgin Islands, to distribute Tropical Water. PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MSPFLA, Inc....
Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season
Air Force Reserve
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December 2, 2024
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, marking the end of another active season for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Better known as the Air...
AMO halts yola attempting to smuggle 170 pounds of cocaine near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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July 3, 2025
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, nabbed a yola-type vessel today arresting 2 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 170 pounds (76.6 kilograms) of...
FEMA Continues to Support the U.S. Virgin Islands Response to Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA
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August 15, 2024
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In the aftermath Tropical Storm Ernesto, FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency remind Virgin Islands residents and visitors to stay safe, follow the advice of local officials, and be prepared for...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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August 20, 2024
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning Aug. 13, 2024, and continuing....
FEMA Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Prepare for Extended Power Outages
FEMA
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August 13, 2024
WASHINGTON – As Tropical Storm Ernesto heads toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to complete final preparations and be prepared for extended power outages. Tropical Storm...
FEMA Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Prepare Ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA
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August 13, 2024
WASHINGTON -- In anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to take steps to prepare today. “We want to remind everyone in our...
Biden-Harris Administration Urges People in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Stay Alert to Risks from Tropical Storm Ernesto
FEMA
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August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico. This action authorizes FEMA to provide assistance to save lives and protect property, public health and safety. As Tropical Storm Ernesto...
BloFin futures performance rivals top exchanges across BTC, ETH, and leading altcoins
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BloFin strengthens its position as a global leader in futures trading liquidity and slippage control, outperforming mid-tier competitors and matching the performance of top-tier...