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VIWMA Says Sewage Treatment Plant In Estate Bovoni Is Now Open

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the sewage receiving area at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant has reopened in St. Thomas. The Mangrove…

John McCarthy December 15, 2018

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10 Things Your Body Is Trying To Tell You If You Sweat In Your Sleep

A good night's rest can become unpleasant pretty quickly if you don't feel like you're able to regulate your temperature. Sweating in your sleep, however, is not necessarily a sign…

John McCarthy December 7, 2018

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VIWMA Shuts Down Waste Treatment Plant At Mangrove Lagoon In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the sewage receiving area at the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant on St. Thomas is closed until further…

John McCarthy December 6, 2018

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HURRICANE RECOVERY: Health Department To Go Door-To-Door To See If You’re OK

CHRISTIANSTED -- The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health will be conducting door-to-door interviews for a hurricane recovery survey on November 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. Staff members from the…

John McCarthy November 10, 2018

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WHO Removes Zika Virus Classification From Caribbean, Says ‘Little Risk’ Here Now

BRIDGETOWN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has removed its Zika virus country classification scheme from countries in the region. The scheme had categorized most of the Caribbean territories as…

John McCarthy October 20, 2018

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VIWMA Closes St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill Due To ‘Heavy Smoke’

FREDERIKSTED -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that the St. Croix Transfer Station and Anguilla Landfill are now closed. The facilities were temporarily closed today due…

John McCarthy October 15, 2018

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DPNR Says It Is Monitoring Anguilla Landfill Fire, Warns People To Avoid Breathing Smoke

FREDERIKSTED -- The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) said that it in monitoring the fire that began at the Anguilla Landfill in the early morning hours Sunday. The…

John McCarthy October 15, 2018

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Fire Services, VIWMA Working To Bring Anguilla Landfill Fire Under Control

FREDERIKSTED -- The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said this morning there is an active fire in the mulch section at the entrance of the Anguilla Landfill. The fire…

John McCarthy October 14, 2018

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DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Office Sponsor Rx Takeback Day on October 27

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, A.J. Collazo and U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said that an upcoming prescription take-back event is scheduled for…

John McCarthy October 10, 2018

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VIPD and DPNR Close Vehicular Traffic To Krum Bay Due To ‘Gas Vapor’ Detection

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Effective immediately, due to a high gas vapor reading detected in the area of Krum Bay area of St. Thomas Wednesday, October 3, 2018, the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy October 4, 2018