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Virgin Islands Students Honored in 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Essay Competition

VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new school year begins, four students have been recognized as winners of the 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Essay Competition, showcasing the creativity, resilience and insight of...

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

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...

Hurricane Erin dilutes to Category Four

(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) 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) 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...

USVI Rep Secures Safe Return of Tuglife II Vessel After Puerto Rico Detention

VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, led by its Washington representative, made an important intervention this month to secure the safe return of the Tuglife II from Puerto...

Attorney General James Takes Action to Block Unlawful Termination of Environmental Justice Grant Program

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...

FEMA Seeks Teen Standouts in U.S. Virgin Islands to Be Voices for Youth Preparedness

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....

BloFin Achieves PCI DSS Certification to Strengthen Card Payment Security

ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, Sept. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BloFin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially obtained PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification — an internationally recognized benchmark for...

Mounir Kabche Leads the Charge in Sustainable Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean

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,...

The Patterson Family Foundation Awards $75,000 to Fund Scholarships for University of the Virgin Islands Students

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...

FEMA Grants Prioritize Safety, Security for U.S. Virgin Islands

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

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

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,...

Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season

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

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....

Azerion Group N.V. announces successful placement of new bonds in an amount of EUR 225 million and its intention to voluntarily redeem all its outstanding senior secured bonds

THIS DOCUMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT QUALIFIED OR MAY HAVE QUALIFIED AS INSIDE INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014. NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR...

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Announces $5 Million in Small Business Grant Funding

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) has launched the 2025 Round of its Small Business Recovery Grant (“SBRG”) Program with $5 million in grant funding available to local small businesses,...

Governor Carney to Activate Delaware National Guard to Assist with Florida’s Hurricane Response

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Wednesday, October 9, Governor John Carney will activate 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the Delaware National Guard (DNG) to augment the Florida National Guard’s response to Hurricane Milton. The storm is...

VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024

VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024 October 9, 2024 Note: Appointments that are converted to virtual will be rescheduled Bay Pines VA Healthcare System C. W. “Bill” Young VAMC Campus Thursday, Oct 10 –...