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Hurricane Erin dilutes to Category Four
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin has weakened to a Category 4 storm after briefly reaching Category 5 over the Atlantic, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. The hurricane, which rapidly strengthened from Category 1 to 5 in just over 24 hours,...
Hurricane Erin Downgrades to Category 4 Storm
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm earlier Saturday, has now weakened slightly to Category 4, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). The agency noted that “On the forecast track, the center of...
Atlantic Ocean’s Hurricane Diminishes to Category 4
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin has downgraded to a Category 4 storm after surging rapidly to Category 5 intensity earlier on Saturday over the Atlantic Ocean, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). The agency reported that Erin’s strength...
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People in Advance of Tropical Storm Erin, as it Approaches Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
SAMHSA
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August 15, 2025
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress in advance of Tropical Storm Erin, anticipated to strengthen to a hurricane, as it approaches Puerto Rico and the...
Attorney General James Takes Action to Block Unlawful Termination of Environmental Justice Grant Program
New York Attorney General
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July 8, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for unlawfully terminating the Environmental...
Mounir Kabche Leads the Charge in Sustainable Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
New York, NY , May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary investor, entrepreneur, and strategist Mounir Kabche continues to make waves in Latin America and the Caribbean with groundbreaking initiatives that blend financial acumen, clean energy,...
FEMA Seeks Teen Standouts in U.S. Virgin Islands to Be Voices for Youth Preparedness
FEMA
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January 8, 2025
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA is looking for students in grades eight to 11 in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are steadfast about navigating a path toward leadership in their community to apply for an opportunity to join the Youth Preparedness Council....
The Patterson Family Foundation Awards $75,000 to Fund Scholarships for University of the Virgin Islands Students
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 7, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has announced a generous $75,000 gift from The Patterson Family Foundation. This remarkable contribution will fund 10 scholarships for the 2024-2025...
DOH REPORTS 12TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 12, 2025
Posted on Aug 12, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 12 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 11 on Oʻahu)....
BloFin WOW 2025: Trading Competition Draws 370K+ Participants and $12.7B Volume
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 6, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BloFin has successfully concluded its flagship trading competition, WOW 2025, with the official list of winners now announced. Building on the success of WOW 2024, which saw over 210,000...
FEMA Grants Prioritize Safety, Security for U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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November 25, 2024
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Several community partners across the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to strengthen their safety and security with grants from FEMA. In total, just over $1 million was awarded to houses of worship and community organizations...
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto on Aug. 13-16, 2024. Federal funding is available...
FEMA Commits Additional $3.2 Billion Toward Utility, Road Paving and Education Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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October 7, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The recent obligation of $3.2 billion toward projects to rebuild the potable water distribution system and repave roads across St. Croix and replace the utility’s metering infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands,...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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August 20, 2024
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning Aug. 13, 2024, and continuing....
Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season
Air Force Reserve
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December 2, 2024
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, marking the end of another active season for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Better known as the Air...
MSPFLA, Inc Partners with Caribbean Food Service to Offer Their Sustainable Brand of Water Called Tropical Water in USVI
EIN Presswire
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February 6, 2025
MSPFLA, Inc., Florida, has contracted with Caribbean Food Service, the top food and beverage wholesaler in the US Virgin Islands, to distribute Tropical Water. PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MSPFLA, Inc....
Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 8, 2025
JERICHO, N.Y., Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2025. For the thirteen-week period ended June...
reAlpha Mortgage Expands Footprint into Utah, Strengthens Team with Industry Leader
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 7, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the expansion of its mortgage division, reAlpha Mortgage, into Utah, a...
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 7, 2025
Posted on Aug 6, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 11 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 10 on Oʻahu)....
AMO, FURA nab 62 bales of cocaine and arrest 3 alien smugglers near Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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August 7, 2025
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces for Rapid Action (FURA, for its Spanish acronym) nabbed today a yola-type...