• U.S. Virgin Islands bans coral-damaging sunscreens
• Clinton, Bloomberg, Expedia announce solar projects on St. Thomas, St. John
• US Virgin Islands to build bird observation pier at sanctuary

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U.S. Virgin Islands bans coral-damaging sunscreens
17 July 2019 - On June 25, lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands voted to ban common chemical sunscreen ingredients that can damage coral reefs. With the ban, the U.S. Virgin Islands joins a handful of other jurisdictions around the world pioneering action on harmful sunscreens. It will be the first such ban to take effect in the United States, followed by Hawaii and Key West, Florida, and among the first internationally. (more)

Clinton, Bloomberg, Expedia announce solar projects on St. Thomas, St. John
11 August 2018 - In his second visit to the territory following the 2017 hurricanes, former President Bill Clinton toured St. Thomas and St. John Friday (10 August) to announce the Clinton Global Initiative-led solarization of two St. John schools and the Family Resource Center on St. Thomas. ... The solarization project [is being] done in collaboration with the Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Expedia Group ... (more)

US Virgin Islands to build bird observation pier at sanctuary
14 September 2013 - The US Virgin Islands is building a new observation pier at a wildlife sanctuary in Saint John for bird lovers. Governor John de Jongh Jr said late Friday that the local Audubon Society will help build the pier at the Frank Bay Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary. The site draws thousands of tourists a year. (more)