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Education
…with the federal government, and highlighted how the 2017 hurricanes left dilapidated and ruined educational infrastructure behind, some of which students are still forced to utilize seven years onwards. While the Department of Ed…
Opinion
…Recession (2008), HOVENSA refinery closing (2012), twin category-5 hurricanes (2017) and COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2021), USVI nominal GDP declined from $4.8B in 2007 to $3.6B in 2014 -- losing a quarter of its value -- before inchi…
Community Center
…Details Previous Usage: Before its damage by two Category 5 hurricanes in 2017, the tender pier was primarily used by cruise excursions, dive boat operators, and local fishermen. It also served as an auxiliary landing for cruise p…
Culture
…Estate Whim’s historic buildings suffered extensive damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The slow recovery efforts that followed have left the museum reliant on temporary solutions such as tarpaulins to protect deteriora…
Development
…threshold. Using the example of the EnVIsion Tomorrow program, where hurricane-damaged homes are reconstructed and rehabilitated, Ms. Farrington said that the small contractors attracted to projects such as these, which generally …
Development
…including coordinating relocation services in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina in 2005. “I see the plight of people who have no idea where they’re gonna go, where they’re going to live,” said Mr. Jones, commenting on Virgin Isla…
Development
…would be constructed with a solid concrete foundation to withstand hurricane-force winds. Noting the robust public opposition, Senator Donna Frett-Gregory commented that “we can’t just oppose projects to oppose them.” She, however…
Federal
…established by the Insular Cases could be clearly seen after hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, when “the disaster response left a lot to be desired.” She argued that it was past time for territorial residents to be given the oppo…
Community Center
…introduction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters to the territory. The late Alicia Hansen having sponsored the original legislation to honor Mr. Bohlke, Senator Francis noted in her stead that …
Education
…literacy and math skills, which have been impacted by multiple hurricanes and the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the commissioner, who cited a 2023 report on academic achievement that found disturbingly low scores in math profici…
Environment
…water also. Warm oceans will likely fuel more frequent, more intense hurricanes this season, while CariCOF says the high sea temperatures may reduce the harvests of the region’s fishers. For many visitors to the region, the age-ol…
Disaster Recovery
…earmarked for the replacement of critical equipment destroyed by the hurricanes. Under the new relaxed guidelines, FEMA will foot 98% of the cost, a total of $5,449,842.26. As of April 3rd, contractors have completed the work nece…
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