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Tons of Brown, Stinky Seaweed Washing Up On USVI Shores … Get Ready For More

SAN JUAN — Slimy, stinky brown seaweed that ruins beachgoers' vacations from the Caribbean to Florida may be the new normal unless Brazil halts Amazon deforestation, experts say. The culprit,…

VI Free Press June 17, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Megaship Grounded After 8 Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean's new megaship, Odyssey of the Seas, was supposed to hail the company's return to business as near-usual this summer. But the ship's launch is now delayed,…

VI Free Press June 16, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Says Sailing Schedule Won’t Be Altered By Disease On Board

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean Group's Celebrity Cruises said there would be no changes to its summer sailing schedule, a day after two people onboard its Millennium ship tested positive for…

VI Free Press June 15, 2021

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VIPA Welcomes Frontier Airlines As It Lands At St. Thomas Airport Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Frontier Airlines is now offering service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas every Saturday. This is the third route the airline has added to the…

VI Free Press June 14, 2021

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Royal Caribbean Group To Participate In 4th USVI Community Business Forum

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of the Governor and Royal Caribbean Group will host the fourth session of the USVI Community Business Forum series that will take a closer look at…

VI Free Press June 13, 2021

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DeSantis Playing ‘Russian Roulette’ With Tour Operator’s Lives Over Lax Vax Rules

MIAMI — Cruise lines are chomping at the bit to resume voyages from Florida ports in July as the pandemic wanes — but for vaccinated passengers only — yet the…

VI Free Press June 12, 2021

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Police Investigating Man Who ‘Jumped’ Into Charlotte Amalie Waterfront And Died

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating whether a St. Thomas man was pushed or jumped into the waters off of the St. Thomas waterfront downtown and then died Tuesday afternoon,…

VI Free Press June 9, 2021

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Police Investigating Bomb Threat To Westin St. John Resort Villas Today

CRUZ BAY — Police responded to a bomb threat call about the Westin St. John Resort Villas about 10 a.m. today. "The investigation revealed the resort received a phone call…

VI Free Press June 8, 2021

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Lucia No. 1 In Caribbean Travel Destinations

WASHINGTON — U.S. News & World Report has ranked the U.S. and British Virgin Islands among its Top 5 of 17 Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean. The annual…

VI Free Press June 2, 2021

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If You Like To ‘People Watch,’ You Might Consider Hanging Out At Airport Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — If you like to "people watch" this Memorial Day holiday, then you might consider hanging out at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas this weekend.…

VI Free Press May 30, 2021