US Virgin Islands to construct artificial reef to protect itself from storms

The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coast and make the U.S. territory more resilient against future storms, officials announced Thursday. The 18-foot-by-12-foot reef will be installed near the coast around St. Thomas and is expected to be completed by July, according to the island's Department of Planning […]
Virgin Islands report total power outage on St. Croix

The U.S. Virgin Islands reported an island-wide power outage on St. Croix on Monday, forcing authorities to close schools and government offices. Croix, resident of St. Louis, sues government over water contaminated with lead and copper The island's Water and Power Authority said in a statement that power was cut off at the Estate Richmond […]