ST. CROIX -- Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the territory in September, federal assistance has been consistently flowing to survivors and communities to repair, recover and rebuild. So far, more than $456 million in fe…
…half of the initial $2 million pledged by the Stephenson family for hurricane relief and recovery efforts is being allocated in an initial series of grants to entities serving the Virgin Islands community in the areas of healthcar…
Survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria who lost their jobs as a result of the storms have until Dec. 29 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Friday. The DUA …
…trails and beaches open at the park in St. John, 105 days after Hurricane Irma ravaged the island of St. John, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. "Virgin Islands National Park is home to some of the most beautiful beac…
…states and U.S. territories damaged by storms during the 2017 hurricane season, as well as the wild fires that have affected the West Coast. The measure, introduced by the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriatio…
…have worked tirelessly in the restoration of the territory following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Davidson Charlemagne, the St. Croix Festival Committee chairman told The Consortium during an interview following Sunday night's Miss …
…single called ‘Caribbean Strong’ in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria that has garnered widespread recognition throughout the V.I. and U.S. mainland. “There is a lot of talent on St. Croix that doesn’t get…
…include Havensight. Even after almost three months, the effects that hurricanes Irma and Maria had on the transfer of debris is unsightly and environmentally damaging. “This is our third Rock City Clean Streets event since the sto…
…capabilities, the devastation suffered in the territory from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 compounded the already tight situation, resulting in operational unsustainability at this time, ACS added. The nonprofit said…
…for businesses and residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “Currently, 1,450 disaster loans have been approved in the amount of $108,570,500 for affected survivors. The SBA encourages anyone who…
…with Cigna will remain the same at 65/35 cost-share, thanks to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which forestalled contract negotiations, Senator Kurt Vialet said during a Committee on Finance hearing on Wednesday, where the committee re…
…body in a safe, mold-free environment following the passage of two hurricanes that damaged the Frederiksted town building, and further exacerbated prior deteriorating conditions at that site. Reportedly, the building will also be …
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