…invited Dr. Hall to the Ebenezer Baptist Church in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria to hand over donations of aid to the university. The senior pastor of the historic church that served as the spiritual home of Martin Lu…
…federal aid allocated to the territory following devastating hurricanes and included a Democratic fundraiser. This visit occurs in the context of President Joe Biden's recent campaign efforts to engage Latino voters for the upcomi…
…Hibiscus Beach Hotel in LaGrande Princesse, which was destroyed by Hurricane Maria, was challenged by neighboring property owners, who were concerned that the project would exacerbate pre-existing problems with flooding. On Thursd…
…of the devastation to the island’s infrastructure wrought by 2017’s hurricanes. “We’re getting it together,” he remarked, noting the lifeguards manning popular beaches and improved lighting on little league fields. Restoring facil…
…rebuild and rehabilitate youth centers that were severely damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. $510,000 to the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) for Gustave Quetel Fish Market facility renovation,…
…efforts yielded a substantial haul of 1,155 pounds of trash and hurricane debris from the mangroves, totaling 2,683 items. Single-use beverage containers – 723 of them – again made up the bulk of the waste, alongside 334 food wrap…
…high schools outside the territory due to the Covid-19 pandemic or Hurricanes Irma and Maria are also eligible for consideration. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in or admission to accredited institutions for undergrad…
…of climate change – most painfully felt in 2017 as two powerful hurricanes toppled much of the territory’s infrastructure and vegetation. Mr. Bryan called for the new Farm Bill to address these challenges and support the islands' …
…that we have individuals in emergency housing in the territory since Hurricane Hugo,” said Senator Donna Frett-Gregory. The Virgin Islands, like several stateside communities, is facing a housing crisis, with hundreds of residents…
…program." Among the many challenges to the timely rehabilitation of hurricane-damaged homes is the rise in construction costs that has “invalidated many solicitations.” Delays associated with scoping and design and environmental r…
…plans to repair and refurbish historic homes damaged by past hurricanes. Materials, roofing, windows, and flooring repairs were considered, while committee members made inquiries and received assurances that repairs would match or…
…in forest cover, land use patterns, biological diversity, and hurricane damage and recovery, FIA said. The inventory in the USVI is changing from a 5-year remeasurement cycle to an annual cycle to make it more efficient and effect…
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