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Legislature Appropriates $5 Million for STX Improvements
Meeting in full session on Tuesday, the 34th Legislature approved four bills appropriating $5 million for various long-anticipated improvement projects on St. Croix.
Biologists Recruit Public to Confront Invasive Species in the V.I.
As invasive species continue to threaten the delicate ecosystem in the U.S. Virgin Islands, biologists in the territory have devoted their time to educating the public about what it takes to eradicate these nuisances.
Paternity and Child Support Division Closer to Fixing Backlog of Cases
The combination of the pandemic, staffing shortages and an outdated database has resulted in a series of backlogged cases within the Division of Paternity and Child Support.
JFL North Stalled, May Not Open Until April 2022
Opening of the temporary St. Croix hospital unit, known as Juan F. Luis North, has been delayed and it now may not open before April 2022, hospital officials told a panel of V.I. senators Friday.
Lack of Funding, Antiquated Facilities and Deficient Equipment Burden Waste Management, Director Says
The V.I. Waste Management Authority has encountered numerous challenges in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, which generated nearly three times as much waste as the territory typically generates in a year, Executive Director Roger Merritt Jr. said on Thursday.
WAPA Anticipates Up to 80 Percent of Generation Can Be Offset by Renewable Energy
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority plans to offset 60 to 80 percent of generation through renewable energy resources within the next three to five years, bringing the utility in compliance with the law.
Youth Summer Camps Are Scarce This Year, But Some Have Begun Registration
Soon children and teenagers typically would dive into the territory’s summer programs offered by various schools, private businesses, and the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, camps and programs are scarce.
STX Foundation Eyes Collaborative Approach to Kids Count Data Book
The St. Croix Foundation for Community Development on Tuesday announced its first Kids Count publication – the USVI 2020 Snapshot – outlining the highly collaborative and data-driven approach it will take to the annual report.
Artists Adorn Crown Mountain with Colorful Chakra Mural
In front of a derelict, hurricane-damaged structure, the retaining wall between Crown and Hawk Botanical Gardens and Shangri La VI on St. Thomas was bathed in colors of crimson and canary.
Electric Vehicle Rally Emphasizes Green Initiatives Throughout the V.I.
A dozen people, primarily electric vehicle drivers and green energy enthusiasts, enjoyed a Saturday drive, winding through the hillsides of St. Thomas in their bio-friendly autos during the annual Earth Day Electric Vehicle Rally.
Now Playing: “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” and “Wrath of Man”
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Residents of the V.I. are well acquainted with the Sahara dust that heralds the arrival of summer in the region, but in June 2020 came “Godzilla” – a dust storm of such immense proportions that it extended from the Caribbean to the U.S. mainland. #visource #usvi #news
Puerto Rico Researchers Working to Better Understand Health Effects of Sahara Dust
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The largest African dust storm in 50 years – which occurred in June 2020 and coincided with the global spread of COVID-19 – has prompted new research and public health initiatives by scientists in...
