LAYING PIPE: Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, commander of south Atlantic division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, surveys Guajataca Dam, Puerto Rico, Oct. 23, 2017, which
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Consider Yourself Lucky More People Didn’t Die During the 2017 Hurricane Season … Is There A Reason Why?
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] MIAMI — The 2017 storm season tormented the U.S. with four hurricane landfalls and scores of deaths, but a preliminary review shows
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Team of Four U.S. Scientists Scour Geologic Evidence on Anegada For Clues To Long-Term Storm and Tsunami Record
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Researchers affiliated with the United States Geological Survey returned to Anegada this month to examine the
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GUEST EDITORIAL: Timeless Beauty of The U.S. Virgin Islands Can’t Be Erased By Two Hurricanes, No Matter How Mighty
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] By ROBERT BREEDLOVE SPECIAL TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FREE PRESS Every year when Our Town winter temperatures begin to drop
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EDITORIAL: Why President Trump Is Right On ‘The Dreamers’ Issue, So-Called DACA Recipients When It Comes To Immigration Reform
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] By JEVON O.A. WILLIAMS SPECIAL TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FREE PRESS On Wednesday, for the first time, President Donald J.
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Cruise Ship Passengers Say St. Thomas and St. John Have Recovered Nicely Since Passing of Hurricanes
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] FORT MYERS — Maybe, so soon after a deadly duo of hurricanes ravaged some of its islands, this isn’t the
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Mapp Says Hurricanes’ Aftermath Won’t Keep Territory From Making Its Bond Payments
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria will not prevent the territory from making its bond
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Canadian Couple Brings Back Unwanted Souvenirs From Caribbean Vacation … Hookworms in Their Feet!
PUNTA CANA — Canadian couple Eddie Zytner and Katie Stephens can’t help but regret a recent trip to the Dominican Republic — but so would
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Massachusetts Congressman Says Trump Administration Needs To Step Up Efforts To Help Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
APT ATTENTION: Rep. Richard Neal (right) and Rep. Jim McGovern hear what needs to happen in Puerto Rico. [ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
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Caribbean Journal Features St. Croix As The No. 4 Must See in Region This Year Because of Its ‘Foodie’ Value
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix has made the Caribbean Journal’s list of the “18 best islands to visit in 2018.” On
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