The National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Sunday increased the chances that a tropical wave in the eastern and central Atlantic will develop into a tropical depression this week, raising the formation probability to 20 percent within…
…on St. Croix and validated the selection of a contractor to complete hurricane-related repairs on a historic building in Frederiksted. Commissioners gave the green light for RePlastic Recycle LLC to move into Building 3 at the Wil…
The National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. EDT update on Friday, September 5, continued to track Invest AL91, a broad low-pressure system linked to a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic. While still disorganized, the disturbance is …
…to the pressures many young people face, from surviving two major hurricanes to navigating COVID-19 disruptions and the stresses of daily life. “Many of us, especially Gen Z, have carried the weight of two major hurricanes, the di…
…skies, and occasional showers, with lingering swells from former Hurricane Erin keeping surf conditions hazardous. Tropical Storm Fernand According to the National Hurricane Center’s Sunday update, Tropical Storm Fernand was locat…
…Park units on St. Croix will close Friday evening in preparation for Hurricane Erin, which is forecast to pass just north of the islands, bringing outer bands, potential flooding and dangerous surf. The closure, announced by Chris…
…said it is taking proactive steps to ensure residents have access to hurricane preparedness resources before the storm arrives. Officials stress that this will be the only sandbag distribution for the 2025 hurricane season, urging…
…had apparently lost access to a property damaged during the 2017 hurricanes. On St. Thomas, the Board’s monthly rent in the Time Center Building is approximately $7,337 for a monthly total of $88,528.50. On St. Croix, however, VIB…
…a record-breaking 2.6 million visitor arrivals in the post hurricane era, fueled in part by increased connectivity and the rising demand for culturally rich, easily accessible destinations. But the USVI is more than just a popular…
…with scrubs anyway,” she said in her speech. Referencing the post-hurricane environment and the long shifts nurses face without seeing lunch breaks, she added, “You juggle more than just charts and medications. You are the heart o…
Amid reflections on hurricanes, pandemics, and global unrest, the Class of 2025 was told they are ready to lead a new era—armed with resilience, integrity, and a duty to shape the narratives that define their people and their powe…
…still awaiting reconstruction nearly eight years after the hurricanes, an education system plagued by shortages and decay, and a public safety crisis that leaves too many of us feeling unsafe in our own neighborhoods. This is not …
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