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NHC Raises Development Odds for Atlantic Tropical Wave to 70% Over 7 Days
…the islands, but PR and the USVI may experience rain bands, thunderstorms, and rip currents, while multiple waves keep flooding risks elevated.
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Weather Updates
Tropical Wave Being Monitored in Atlantic; Calm Weekend Forecast for USVI and Puerto Rico
Forecasters give a newly emerged tropical wave near Africa little chance of formation over two days and 40 percent over a week. For now, the USVI and Puerto Rico face warm, humid trade-wind conditions, with isolated thunderstorms …
Senate
Lawmakers Approve 31 Bills to Shape FY2025/2026 Budget Amid Warnings on Revenue Collection and Federal Cuts
…budget after months of hearings. Senators highlighted the need for stronger tax collection and timely federal recovery projects, while funding priorities included healthcare, seniors, infrastructure, and education.
Government
Housing Authority Covering $20K Monthly Waste Costs After WMA Falls Behind
…responsible for garbage collection at six sites since February, costing $20,000 monthly and $80,000 to date, with reimbursement still unresolved.
Development
VI Slice Program Facing Early End as Funding Runs Out; Senators Weigh Future Support
…$8 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, is projected to exhaust funds by year’s end. With 65 approvals to date and more than 400 still eligible, officials urge quick action as lawmakers weigh additional support.
Politics
Senator Marise James Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election, Pledges Continued Service to USVI Community
…seek re-election, calling her time in office one of her life’s greatest honors. She pledged to finish her term diligently while affirming her dedication to public service.
Community Center
Skills2Profit Program Launches to Help Women in Underserved Communities Turn Talents Into Income
…to help women uncover talents, build confidence, and earn sustainable income, supported by Diageo USVI and CFVI, with training from leading professionals.
Caribbean
Amazon Opens First Caribbean Hub in Santo Domingo, Promising Faster Deliveries to USVI and Wider Caribbean
Amazon launched its first Caribbean hub in Santo Domingo with daily cargo flights, new e-commerce infrastructure, and 770 metric tons of weekly shipping capacity, promising faster deliveries to islands like the USVI and boosting r…
Weather Updates
NHC Keeping Close Watch on Atlantic Disturbance; USVI and Leewards Urged to Prepare
The NHC is tracking Invest AL91 with a 60% chance of development in 48 hours and 90% in seven days, warning the system could near the Lesser Antilles next week. USVI residents are urged to prepare.
Weather Updates
Atlantic Disturbance Shows 80% Development Odds as Models Split on Path; Caribbean Residents Urged to Monitor
A disturbance west-southwest of Cabo Verde could become a tropical depression within days, with track models split between a northern recurvature and a closer approach to the Caribbean, as NOAA continues to project 13–19 named sto…
Community Center
Health Department Marks Suicide Prevention Month With Candlelight Walks, New Podcast Series for Gen Z
…candlelight ceremonies, and a new Gen Z-focused mental health podcast series, aiming to break stigma, raise awareness, and provide critical support across the territory.
Community Center
Dept. of Education Bans Unsupervised Cellphone Use in Classrooms, Sets Strict Rules for Emergencies, Prohibited Activities, and Discipline in 2025-2026 School Year
The V.I. Dept. of Education has launched a territory-wide policy restricting personal electronic devices in public schools, limiting use to approved educational purposes and emergencies while outlining penalties for violations and…