SAN JUAN — The newly appointed U.S. official charged with overseeing disaster recovery in Puerto Rico said today that while the pace of federally funded
Read moreVING’s Annual All-Hazards Workshop Focuses On Hurricane Mitigation Plans
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands National Guard hosted its annual All-Hazards workshop at the Estate Bethlehem compound on St. Croix from February 18 to 20. The
Read moreDengue Fever ‘Epidemic’ Kills 2 Old People In French Caribbean
MARIGOT — A dengue epidemic in several French Caribbean islands has claimed its second victim, officials said Wednesday. A 75-year-old French woman who traveled regularly
Read moreDisaster Has Highlighted Workers’ Rights Disparity
Despite it being over two years since hurricanes struck St. John, Caneel Bay Resort remains out of action. As highlighted by the New York Times, this
Read moreBurning Candles During Blackout At Haiti Orphanage Kills 15 Children In Fire
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Fifteen children died in a fire that swept overnight through an orphanage in Haiti run by a U.S. religious group, authorities said on
Read moreVIWMA: ‘Active Fire’ Reported At Anguilla Landfill Friday Night (UPDATED)
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority said an active fire was reported at the Anguilla Landfill at 11:04 p.m. Friday. “The fire is located on the
Read moreJacksonville U.S. Army Corps Pitches In For Hurricane Recovery Relief In USVI
CHRISTIANSTED –– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District and the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery held the first meeting of the year
Read moreModerate 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico’s Southeastern Coast … Again
SAN JUAN — There’s been another earthquake just off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck around 9:45 a.m. today about
Read morePrestigious Scientist To Hold Talk On Coral Reef Health In C’sted On Thursday
CHRISTIANSTED — The Friends of the St. Croix USVI National Parks group is inviting the public to attend a presentation entitled “Coral Health and Disease
Read moreBlyden: Gas Station Amendment That Passed Will Protect Health, Safety
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Marvin Blyden said he is proud to announce that among other bills and amendments passed at the January 29 General Session, the
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