CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An injured loggerhead sea turtle was rescued by volunteers from the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue (STAR) network in collaboration with the
Read moreUVI To Celebrate Earth Day With Mangrove Cleanup On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As part of a larger effort to reduce marine debris in the territory, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is organizing
Read moreEPA Considering Whether New Refinery Owners Need ‘Deterioration’ Permit
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has warned the new owners of Limetree Bay refinery that they may need to obtain a new “Prevention
Read moreFind Out What Beach You Should Avoid This Weekend: DPNR Beach Advisory
CHRISTIANSTED — One beach in St. Croix failed to meet established standards for water quality and should be avoided this weekend, according to the latest
Read moreModerate 4.5 Earthquake Recorded Between Antigua and Guadeloupe Today
BASSE-TERRE — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Guadeloupe this morning. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Center said it occurred about
Read moreHaiti: UN Agencies Warn of ‘Unabated’ Rise In Hunger
PORT-AU-PRINCE — While humanitarian assistance has been successful in averting a catastrophe, Haiti is experiencing a persistent rise in hunger levels, with many citizens suffering
Read moreVIWMA Illegal Dumping Training Seminar To Take Place This Week
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA), in conjunction with RCAP Solutions Inc., invites the community to participate in a free informational training
Read moreDPNR Reintroduces Ground Lizard To St. Croix After 50 Years On Offshore Islands
CHRISTIANSTED —DPNR has reintroduced the St. Croix Ground Lizard (Ameiva polops) to the main island of St. Croix for the first time in 50 years.
Read moreCuban Fishermen Nurse Injured Baby Manatee With Cow and Goat’s Milk
PILON, Cuba — Cuban fishermen rescued an injured baby manatee in a bay in far southeastern Cuba and nursed it back to health with a
Read moreDPNR Sponsors Free Workshop On Primitive Tool Making
CHRISTIANSTED — DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol announces a free public workshop about primitive tool making with Horsley Witten Group, Inc. and Mount Victory Eco-Lodge.
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