MIAMI — It’s been quiet in the Atlantic basin. How much longer that will last is unclear, but several forecasters don’t expect it to last
Read moreRare USVI Plant Will Now Be Listed As Endangered After Lawsuit
TUCSON — Two years after an initial ruling, and on the heels of an announced lawsuit, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it is
Read morePeople With Respiratory Problems Urged To Avoid Sahara Dust
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is informing the public of an air pollution alert for
Read moreNHC Monitoring Area of Low Pressure In Caribbean Sea
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea, along with four tropical waves in the Atlantic basin. “An area of low
Read moreSenate Committee Gets Updates On Disaster Repairs
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall
Read moreStony Coral Disease Killing up to 94 Percent of Caribbean Coral
COZUMEL — A new coral disease is quickly circulating in the Caribbean, killing as much as 94 percent of certain types of coral species in
Read moreFEMA and USVI Run Disaster Simulations To Prepare For Hurricane Season
CHRISTIANSTED — The majority of the people living in the territory — regretfully — know what happens when a major hurricane strikes. As the June
Read more2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today
MIAMI — There is an 80 percent chance that a hurricane will form in the next 48 hours from an area of low pressure located
Read moreQueen Conch Season Over Until November
Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the annual queen conch seasonal closure begins today for the St.
Read moreDPNR To Celebrate Exotic Pet Amnesty Week
FREDERIKSTED — Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) will celebrate Exotic Pet Amnesty Week from May 28 to
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