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All Public Schools Closed Due To Heavy Rains
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All Public Schools Closed Due To Heavy Rains

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) announces that all public schools throughout the territory will remain closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to adverse weather…
Posted by John McCarthy February 7, 2024
Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A strong trough will produce periods of moderate to heavy rains through late Wednesday across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The main impacts expected are…
Posted by John McCarthy February 6, 2024
Six inches of rain expected in parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, NWS says
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

Six inches of rain expected in parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Our region can expect a significant rain event this week caused by a lower level trough, the National Weather Service said today. For now, the peak of…
Posted by John McCarthy February 4, 2024
Woman tossing trash falls into dumpster, survives getting compacted in garbage truck
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News National News

Woman tossing trash falls into dumpster, survives getting compacted in garbage truck

MANCHESTER (AP) — A woman fell into a dumpster while throwing out her garbage and was later rescued from a trash truck that had compacted the contents while she was…
Posted by John McCarthy February 3, 2024
Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth today, safely passing within 1.7 million miles
Posted inBreaking News Environmental News International News

Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth today, safely passing within 1.7 million miles

CAPE CANAVERAL (AP) — An asteroid as big as a skyscraper will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth today. Don’t worry: There’s no chance of it hitting us since…
Posted by John McCarthy February 2, 2024
Cluster of 17 Minor Earthquakes Strikes St. Thomas, St. John Today
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Cluster of 17 Minor Earthquakes Strikes St. Thomas, St. John Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake rattled the territory at 4:00 p.m. today, but it was too weak to create any damage nor initiate any kind of tsunami. According…
Posted by John McCarthy January 29, 2024
World’s largest cruise ship sets sail, raising concerns about methane emissions
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

World’s largest cruise ship sets sail, raising concerns about methane emissions

MIAMI (Reuters) — The world's largest cruise ship started its maiden voyage this weekend, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel — and other giant cruise…
Posted by John McCarthy January 29, 2024
Frenchman’s Reef Bounces Back 6 Years After Irma
Posted inBreaking News Business News Community Affairs

Frenchman’s Reef Bounces Back 6 Years After Irma

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Frenchman’s Reef officially reopened on St. Thomas last week, six-years after hurricanes Irma and Maria caused extensive damage to the property. The resort rebuild cost $425 million.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 22, 2024
Scientists think this weird-looking, odd-smelling fruit holds the key to fighting world hunger as temperatures rise
Posted inBreaking News Business News Caribbean News

Scientists think this weird-looking, odd-smelling fruit holds the key to fighting world hunger as temperatures rise

FREDERIKSTED –– This fruit curiously smells like baking bread and tastes like potatoes –– and it might also provide a means to help feed communities amid drought and famine. Breadfruit,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 21, 2024
St. Croix tap water remains unsafe to drink as USVI offers only short-term solutions
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St. Croix tap water remains unsafe to drink as USVI offers only short-term solutions

CHRISTIANSTED — With no date in sight for when it will be safe to drink tap water again on St. Croix, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands announced this week that…
Posted by John McCarthy January 20, 2024

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