CORAL GABLES — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is strengthening its collaboration with one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to promote sustainable tourism throughout the Caribbean and bolster its efforts to keep the region’s waters healthy and thriving. Since the launch of the collaboration two years ago, CHTA […]
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Government Seeks Virgin Islanders Living Abroad To Come Home To Fill Jobs Here
ATLANTA — The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Personnel has announced the launch of a national campaign to raise awareness of the wide range of public service jobs available in the territory with an aggressive focus on attracting Virgin Islanders living abroad. An interactive Career Mixer will be held on Saturday, July 10, at The […]
Department of Agriculture Office Closed Until Wednesday, Commissioner Says
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture said that its office is closed through Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The office will reopen on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., according to according to VIDA Commissioner Terrence Nelson. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; and urge the public to please contact our […]
VIPD Closes Records Bureau Offices On St. Thomas Due To Air Conditioning Problem
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at Police Headquarters, the Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas will be closed today, July 9. The VIPD said it expects to reopen the offices at the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex on Monday, July 12. “We apologize […]
FEMA Introduces New Director of the U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office
CHRISTIANSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has appointed Kristen Hodge to serve as the Director for U.S. Virgin Islands Joint Recovery Office. Hodge officially began June 20, 2021, and will focus on the Territory’s priorities to repair and rebuild its infrastructure with a focus on equity for a recovery that benefits the whole community. […]
Airline Executives Express Strong Confidence In U.S. Virgin Islands
ORLANDO — The U.S. Virgin Islands’ management of the COVID-19 public health crisis along with savvy marketing tactics are being credited for the confidence airlines have placed in adding and increasing service to both St. Croix and St. Thomas. Speaking at the recent 2021 Routes Americas air service development event in Orlando, Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte […]
Insider Chooses USVI As One Of The Top 5 Caribbean Destinations During COVID-19
In this article we will take a look at the 25 best Caribbean islands to visit during COVID. Why The Caribbean Islands? The Caribbean is one of the most striking tourist destinations in the world. With more than 7000 islands, the archipelago is situated between North America and South America. The natural beauty and diverse […]
Social Security Protects Your Investment In You: Column By Darlynda Bogle
We provide benefits to about one-fifth of the American population and help protect workers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. For example, as of March 2021, Social Security paid monthly retirement, disability, dependent or survivor’s benefits to 22,973 persons of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in the United States Virgin Islands. One of our […]
Bryan Welcomes Cruise Ship To St. Thomas; Taps Martinez For VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During the weekly Government House briefing, which took place on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan announced the arrival of the first cruise ship to visit the Territory since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the cruise industry in the United States. The Celebrity Edge docked at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal on St. […]
DPW Issues Stop Work Order To Liberty Mobile Over ‘Unsafe Road Work’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Public Works Department has issued a stop work order on a project being performed on behalf of Liberty Communications USVI by construction contractor Bermudez, Longo, Diaz-Masso, LLC. Virgin Islands Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel sent a letter to Liberty Communications of Puerto Rico Chief Executive Officer Naji Khoury, saying that “over […]