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Boy Scouts Stranded in Virgin Islands Because of Hurricane Erin Seek Help to 'Complete Their Journey' Home By Abigail Adams
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW A Wisconsin-based Boy Scout troop is stuck in the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Erin The 10 members of Boy Scout Troop 851 and their leaders were visiting St. Thomas when the storm developed into a hurricane The troop is now...
UK weather: Brits face being lashed by rain on Bank Holiday weekend due to remnants of Hurricane Erin, Met Office warns
The Sun
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August 19, 2025
BRITS are facing a wet and windy Bank Holiday - with the tail end of Hurricane Erin expected to hit the country this weekend. The Met Office has warned that the major category three hurricane will cross the Atlantic, possibly reaching UK shores by...
Why New Hotels Have Travelers Flocking to the US Virgin Islands
Caribbean Journal
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August 18, 2025
You’re in an ocean-view pool with a freshly-crafted cocktail peering out at green hills. Or maybe you’ve just checked into your rustic retreat on a private island. Or you’re checking out the views of Charlotte Amalie from an exclusive rooftop...
Hurricane Erin spoils vacations as authorities close beaches, order evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks; tropical storm watches issued
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, played a spoilsport in the peak vacation season as it forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Evacuations were ordered on some barrier islands along the Carolina...
Hurricane Erin disrupts Southern New Englanders’ travel plans
WJAR - Rhode Island
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Hurricane Erin is leaving its mark on New England families vacationing in the Caribbean, disrupting flights and knocking out power as the storm churns north. The Category 4 storm, which intensified Sunday night with sustained winds of 130 m.p.h.,...
Hilton debuts first Hampton by Hilton hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Travel Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Hilton debuts Hampton by Hilton brand in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, enhancing Caribbean presence. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS and MIAMI, FL – Hilton announces the Hampton by Hilton brand debut in the U.S....
Plymouth Boy Scout troop stuck in Virgin Islands amid Hurricane Erin
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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August 18, 2025
PLYMOUTH — What was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for Boy Scout Troop 851 from Plymouth, Wisconsin has turned into an unexpected struggle to get back home after Hurricane Erin left them stuck in the Virgin Islands. The troop left Plymouth...
US Virgin Islands team makes improbable run at Nike RBI softball tournament
MLB
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Photos, videos show Hurricane Erin from beach in Bahamas: See them here
WBTV - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
(WBTV) - Pictures and videos submitted to WBTV on Monday show dark skies from a beach in The Bahamas as Hurricane Erin moved through the Atlantic Ocean. A WBTV viewer submitted pictures and videos from the Exuma district of The Bahamas, located in...
Hurricane Erin regains Cat 4 strength as it pounds Puerto Rico
United Press International (UPI)
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Hurricane Erin is expected to make a turn toward the north and northeast, skirting the Atlantic coast of the United States. Photo courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Hurricane Erin regained Category 4...
Met Office verdict on ex-hurricane Erin spoiling the Bank Holiday break
NorthWalesLive
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August 18, 2025
A hurricane raging 3,000 miles away is set to disrupt the warm and settled conditions seen in Britain for much of the summer. By the time the remnants of Hurricane Erin reach Britain, its fury will have abated but the Met Office has said two...
Hurricane Erin: See Category 4 storm’s latest path, when to expect dangerous surf at Mass. beaches
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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August 18, 2025
A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. It reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph (215 kph) maximum sustained...
Joel Mekler | Medicare Moments: Traveling this summer? Remember these critical Medicare considerations
New Castle News - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
Whether you’re driving, flying, or sailing the seas, it’s important to be prepared with Medicare. •Does Medicare cover international travel? Traveling abroad from the United States requires careful planning, especially for those with pre-existing...
Creatives honoured at annual awards gala
The BVI Beacon
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August 19, 2025
United States actor Issa Rae, Virgin Islands performer Keidran “IYAZ” Jones, and Trinidad storyteller Tenille Clarke were among the seven creative professionals honoured during an awards gala held Aug. 2 at Long Bay Beach Resort. The annual event,...
Met Office update as Hurricane Erin set to impact UK bank holiday weather
Chronicle Live
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August 18, 2025
The Met Office has warned that the UK is likely to be affected by Hurricane Erin as the powerful storm passes over the Americas. Forecasters said that the weather in Britain will see a change over the upcoming summer bank holiday weekend. The...
VI firms feel pinch as Trump tariffs bite
The BVI Beacon
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August 19, 2025
The global tariff trade war unleashed by United States President Donald Trump has significantly impacted nearly a fifth of Virgin Islands companies that responded to a recent survey conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. Of the 11 survey...
Alan Motta arrested for failing to register as a sex offender
Virgin Islands Free Press
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August 19, 2025
KINGSHILL –Alan Motta, 43, was arrested on Friday, August 15, 2025, for failing to comply with mandatory registration requirements for sex offenders in the territory, Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea said. Motta, a Tier 3 registered...
Photos: Heavy rain hits U.S. Virgin Islands as monster Hurricane Erin charges nearby
FOX Weather
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August 16, 2025
Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane late Saturday morning with maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Hurricane Erin is bringing heavy rain to...
Hurricane Erin tracker: Maps show mega 160mph storm heading straight for tourist hotspot
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
Maps show where Hurricane Erin is set to strike as forecasters warn the monster storm could strengthen again in the coming days. Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, has already packed a terrifying punch, exploding into a Category 5 beast...
Hurricane Erin set to regain strength, bring life-threatening conditions to East Coast beaches
New York Post
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August 18, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Hurricane Erin is likely to restrengthen again as it passes east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas on Monday after lashing the Caribbean with damaging winds and flooding rain. Eventually, the...