Cars floated away, homes and businesses flooded, and roadways crumbled early Monday morning during the latest in a series of flash floods that have plagued the territory this year. “It …
November 15, 2024
June 14, 2024
Climate change threatens VI’s existence, premier tells UN
The Virgin Islands and other island states are facing an “existential threat” because of the escalating impact of the climate crisis, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has told a United …
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May 9, 2024
Flooding closes schools, offices
As much as five inches of rain fell in parts of the Virgin Islands Tuesday afternoon, tearing apart recently paved roads, flooding several businesses and the Elmore Stoutt High School, …
April 22, 2024
Residents urged to renew travel documents early
With the summer holidays and another hurricane season approaching, residents were urged this week to renew their passports and other documents in a timely manner to prevent travel interruptions. Registrar …
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October 13, 2023
EDITORIAL: Philippe a reminder to stay vigilant
The recent passage of Tropical Storm Philippe was a timely reminder that Virgin Islands residents should remain vigilant through the end of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season and beyond. Philippe …
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May 18, 2021
EDITORIAL: Prepare now for hurricanes
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an active year. The Virgin Islands must prepare now, especially given that storms have been coming early …
June 5, 2020
EDITORIAL: Covid and hurricanes mean a double whammy
Everyone in the territory should be preparing now for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which started on Monday and will continue through the end of November. The season is forecast to …
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August 28, 2019
In surprise, Dorian brushes VI, but no major damage reported
As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, forecasters were expecting the centre of Tropical Storm Dorian to pass well to the south of the Virgin Islands, buffeting Puerto Rico and possibly …
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