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National Hurricane Center Releases List of 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Names

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] MIAMI - The National Hurricane Center has released the list of all 21 names being used for this year's tropical storms in the Atlantic. The…

John McCarthy April 10, 2018

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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles BVI, St. Thomas and St. John on Friday .. No Injuries Reported

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has struck near the British Virgin Islands but caused no reported damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey…

John McCarthy April 9, 2018

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Caribbean Is Top Tourist Destination For Travelers From Virginia and Maryland

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] WASHINGTON — The Caribbean is a top international destination for travelers in the majority of U.S. states and that includes those from both Maryland and…

John McCarthy April 9, 2018

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Small A/C and Refrigeration Businesses Can Learn About Environmental Compliance in DPNR Workshop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Small businesses on St. Thomas will have an opportunity to learn more about best management practices and environmental compliance in an upcoming workshop. A workshop will be…

John McCarthy April 9, 2018

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Colorado State University Forecasters Also Predict ‘Above-Average’ Hurricane Season

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] SAN JUAN -- If you live here, Stormy Weather isn't a just a jazz standard. In a preseason forecast issued Thursday, Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project predicts the…

John McCarthy April 6, 2018

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WICO Board Elects Three New Directors on St. Thomas Including Former Sen. White

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Three new members have been elected to serve on The West Indian Company, Ltd. (WICO) Board of Directors with immediate effect. Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation Pedro…

John McCarthy April 5, 2018

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WAPA Pats Itself on Back For Outing Fire Near Substation That Left St. John Without Power For 24 Hours

FRANK BAY -- The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) said its personnel successfully restored electrical service to customers on St. John, twenty-four hours after a power transformer immediately…

John McCarthy April 5, 2018

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Health Department Offers Training For School Nurses In What Diseases They Must Report

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHRISTIANSTED -- The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) said it is "pleased" to offer the 2018 Disease Reporting Requirements training for School Nurses &…

John McCarthy April 5, 2018

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Customs Says It Needs Pilot and Marine Interdiction Agents in Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] SAN JUAN — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency responsible for securing U.S. borders, is now accepting applications to fill positions for Air and Marine…

John McCarthy April 5, 2018

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Climate Change Sourced As Reason For Devastating Hurricanes in Caribbean at CGI Meet

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- A cross-section of 350 representatives from government, private sector, nonprofit, and civil organizations gathered at the University of Miami to explore…

John McCarthy April 5, 2018