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Moderate Earthquake Hits Eastern Caribbean; But No Tsunami Threat

PORT OF SPAIN — The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre are reporting that a moderate 4.8 earthquake struck a short time ago…

Bro Bot January 19, 2022

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Invasive Species Lionfish Continues To Terrorize Venezuela

CARACAS — The dazzling, colorful lionfish is a must for any exotic aquarium, but it has also become a major threat to the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. "It's beautiful, but you have…

Bro Bot January 17, 2022

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Tallest Galapagos Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava, Ash

QUITO, Ecuador — The tallest mountain in the Galapagos islands was erupting on Friday, spewing lava down its flanks and clouds of ash over the Pacific Ocean, according to Ecuador’s…

Bro Bot January 9, 2022

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4 Years After Hurricane Maria Duty, VING Members Get ‘Corrected-Payment’ Checks

KINGSHILL — Governor Albert Bryan joined Adjutant General Kodjoe Know-Limbacker and the leadership at the Virgin Islands National Guard this week to present members of the National Guard with checks…

John McCarthy January 8, 2022

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FEMA, Territorial Partnership Paves Path To Rebuild Arthur Richards School

FREDERIKSTED — Hurricane Maria’s winds and rains left Arthur Richards Junior High School in ruins in September 2017. FEMA and the Territory made it a priority to assess damage to…

John McCarthy January 7, 2022

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Future Hurricanes and Typhoons Will Cover Greater Swaths of the Earth

MIAMI — A new, Yale-led study suggests the 21st century will see an expansion of hurricanes and typhoons into mid-latitude regions, which includes major cities such as New York, Boston, Beijing,…

Bro Bot January 7, 2022

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St. Vincent PM Says Caribbean State Needs Aid To Manage Climate Change

KINGSTOWN — St. Vincent and the Grenadines will not be able to manage the growing impact of climate change without the assistance of multilateral lenders, the prime minister said in…

VI Free Press December 27, 2021

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Fireball From Overturned Tanker Kills Dozens In Haiti

CAP-HAITIEN — A gasoline tanker overturned and exploded in northern Haiti, unleashing a fireball that swept through homes and businesses on its way to killing at least 60 people in…

Bro Bot December 14, 2021

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FEMA Gives $12M To Raze And Rebuild Patrick Sweeney Police Headquarters

FREDERIKSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program has approved a $12 million grant award to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) to reconstruct, fortify and modernize…

John McCarthy December 14, 2021

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National Geographic Shows Caribbean People The Larger World Around Them

CASTRIES — As the Fond Gens Libre community in Soufriere, Saint Lucia works to develop an exemplary community-based sustainable tourism product — grass roots education is the key to success.…

Bro Bot December 13, 2021