…of the island’s sole power generating system. In the aftermath of hurricanes such as Hugo, Marilyn, Georges, Lenny and Omar -- which heavily impacted the territory and caused widespread damages and prolonged power outages -- prote…
…which hosts the yearly event, Starving Artists Day started after Hurricane Hugo struck St. Croix in 1989, as a way of helping people whose homes and businesses had been destroyed, to come together and find items that they could bu…
…Ohio Bobcats go up against the University of Tulsa’s Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. This year’s teams also include DePaul University, Florida State University, Hofstra University, Indiana State University, Norfolk State University, and …
…“The Virgin Islands community is threatened by many hazards — hurricanes, flooding, drought, wildfires, earthquakes, and tsunamis. There is no season for a disaster. It can happen at any time. It’s so important that everyone under…
…surplus equipment was provided to WAPA by FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 to assist in the recovery of the electrical system. The surplus equipment is no longer usable by the Authority’s electrical generation or di…
…Humane Learning Center. Established back in 1990 in the wake of Hurricane Hugo, one of the most costly natural disasters in American history, the St. Croix Foundation’s founders, Phillip Gerard and Michael Neuburger recognized tha…
…needs of individuals during the time of emergency." Sanes mentioned Hurricane Hugo -- the 1989 storm that ravaged this island -- as an example of the lack of psychological care in the territory, even as "we did a wonderful job in …
…have had a field day similar to the bad publicity we received after hurricane Hugo. As such, maybe the best decision our governor made was to stay the course and trust our leadership until he returns. That's my opinion." The video…
…plight also sent residents who were not prepared rushing to gather hurricane season necessities, and by the end of Thursday, the roads cleared as islanders hunkered down for bad weather, hoping for lots of rain and little wind. Th…
…p.m. today. All details here. ST. CROIX -- The 11:00 p.m. National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Erika update projects more rain and wind for the territory, St. Croix in particular, as the storm is currently passing through the …
…is in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Erika has maximum winds near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during …
…45 miles per hour winds with higher gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory. The storm is expected to pack winds of up to 50 miles per hour once it makes landfall in the territory on Thursday between 3:…
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